Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby announced Monday that numerous Chickasaw Nation properties would close following updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control.

“We are closing all casinos operated by the Chickasaw Nation as a way to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and well-being of our citizens. Casinos will close at midnight tonight and remain closed through March 31, 2020,” stated Governor Anoatubby.

“We are continuing to engage with federal and state officials to develop a coordinated plan to mitigate the health impacts, as well as the economic and social impacts, caused by the spread of this disease.

“We will continue to compensate employees during this temporary disruption to our business operations," Anoatubby said.

The Chickasaw Nation operates 22 casinos in Oklahoma, including Winstar World Casino in Thackerville, The Artesian in Sulphur, Texoma Casino in Kingston, Gold Mountain Casino in Ardmore, Black Gold Casino in Wilson, and two facilities in Ada.

"While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) at WinStar World Casino and Resort, we have determined it is in the best interest of our patrons and employees to temporarily close the casino, all retail stores and all casino restaurants in accordance with health official directives discouraging mass gatherings of 50 people or more to slow the transmission of this virus," representatives from Winstar said in prepared statement.

The WinStar World Casino Hotel will remain open at this time. The Terrace View Café inside the WinStar World Casino Hotel and The Spa at WinStar will remain open and will limit service to no more than 50 guests at a time. Fun Town RV Park at WinStar, WinStar Golf Club, WinStar Golf Academy will remain open. Legends Bar and Grill will remain open but limit service to no more than 50 guests at a time.