Kiowa Casino will continue monitoring the ongoing inclement weather on a daily basis to determine a safe date for the team members and guests to return. “It matters to us that our team members are provided for, both during emergencies and on a daily basis. “When this unprecedented storm struck, we acted fast for our team,” Steve Abangan, Interim COO/GM said. Additionally, a combination of and paid time is being utilized to help support team members. As of Sunday, all hotel rooms are in use by tribal members or team members.

“As a community leader, Kiowa has a responsibility to our neighbors, guests, and team, and we will continue to take all necessary precautions to keep everyone safe.”įor team members who lost power during the storm or felt unsafe driving, hotel accommodations and food were provided at no cost, one room per family.

That is, and will always be, our number one priority,” Jill Peters, Kiowa Casino Operations Authority (KCOA) trustee said.

“We based our decision on the safety of our community. Kiowa was the first casino in the local area to take these important precautionary measures. 16, 2021 - In continuation of its longstanding commitment to the community, Kiowa Casino has temporarily shut down all gaming machines and suspended business operations across its three casino properties and hotel to assist with local power grid overloads.Īll three locations and the hotel have been closed to the public since Saturday evening at 11 p.m., when team members were proactively sent home in advance of the historic winter storm that struck the area Sunday morning.Īs of Monday morning, all machines across its three locations - Kiowa Casino & Hotel, Kiowa Casino Carnegie, and Kiowa Casino Verden - had been powered down in an effort to conserve energy for surrounding communities.

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