Most of the region’s tribal-run casinos have reopened for business in the past two weeks, but virtually all of their buffets remain closed.

Some will never return, like San Diego’s 42-year-old Souplantation restaurant chain, which announced the permanent closure of its 97 restaurants in May.

Roadside billboards from El Cajon to Rainbow regularly promoted endless portions of lobster tails, crab legs and prime rib at absurdly low prices.īut because buffets have been linked worldwide to coronavirus transmissions, all self-service restaurants have been closed nationwide since pandemic shutdowns began in mid-March. Yaamava’ Resort and Casino: No smoking is allowed inside the casino it is only permitted in certain outdoor areas, according to an emailed statement from a spokesperson.As competition for visitor dollars has heated up between local casinos in recent years, one of the most-popular ways the Indian-run gaming venues have built customer loyalty is their all-you-can-eat buffets. However, smoking areas are available outside, according to an emailed statement from a spokesperson. Soboba Casino: No smoking is allowed inside the casino. Pechanga Resort and Casino: No smoking is permitted inside the casino, but smoking area are offered outside, according to an emailed statement from a spokesperson. Casinos that don’t currently allow smokingĪgua Caliente Casinos in Cathedral City, Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage: Smoking is only allowed outside of the casino, according to a customer service operators reached by phone at reach property.Īugustine Casino: No smoking permitted inside the casino smoking areas are offered outside all exits, according to an emailed statement from a spokesperson.įantasy Springs Resort Casino: No smoking is allowed inside the casino, only outside in a designated area, according to an emailed statement from a spokesperson. Pala Casino Spa and Resort: The gaming floor includes smoking and non-smoking areas, according to a customer service operator reached by phone.

Casino Morongo: Half of the casino allows smoking and the other half is non-smoking, according to an emailed statement from a spokesperson.

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