Much of Oregon’s entertainment industry has closed down for business to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, and that now includes most of the state’s casinos.

Spirit Mountain Casino in Grande Ronde started the day saying it was maintaining its regular hours.

“Everything is normal,” said a Spirit Mountain employee who answered the phone Tuesday morning.

But around midday The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde announced it would close Spirit Mountain at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday. The casino is tentatively scheduled to reopen on April 1.

“We pride ourselves as being a caring community who views every individual that walks through our doors as a member of the Grand Ronde family," Spirit Mountain general manager Stan Dillon said in a statement. “The casino staff has done an outstanding job protecting everyone through preventative measures, but the continued growth of Covid-19 in Oregon has made this closure necessary.”

Chinook Winds Casino and Resort in Lincoln City, operated by the Siletz Tribal Council, also announced it was temporarily shutting down because of Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. It will close Tuesday at 9 p.m. and remain closed for at least two weeks. Chinook Winds Hotel will close at 11 a.m. Wednesday.

The casino said in a statement: “Stay home. Be safe. The beach will be waiting.”

Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville also has decided to close for two weeks.

Ilani Casino Resort in Ridgefield, Wash., previously announced it was temporarily closing because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Said ilani president and general manager Kara Fox-LaRose in a statement:

“Despite dedicating additional resources for sanitation efforts and limiting certain aspects of our operations, it is apparent that the correct response to this public health crisis is to do our part in slowing its progression.”

This post has been updated.

-- Douglas Perry

@douglasmperry

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