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12 Tribes Colville Casinos, including the Coulee Dam Casino, have extended their closure through April 30.

An April 1 press release from 12 Tribes Colville Casinos details the closure.

"Following guidance from the Colville Business Council, 12 Tribes Casinos has extended closures for all three casino properties- 12 Tribes Resort Casino in Omak, 12, Tribes Mill Bay Casino in Manson, and 12 Tribes Coulee Dam Casino in Coulee Dam," the press release says.

"The closure has been in effect since March 17, 2020 and will last through April 30, 2020, in

accordance with Washington State Governor Jay Inslee's 'Stay Home, Stay Healthy' order."

“These measures are necessary to ensure the safety of our patrons, employees, and communities,

and help minimize the spread of COVID-19 to allow everyone to resume their normal lives as soon

as possible,” said Colville Tribal Federal Corporation Chief Executive Officer, Kary Nichols.

Updates will be made available on 12 Tribes Colville Casino’s website at

http://www.colvillecasinos.com/covid-19-prevention.