Caesars Casino Windsor Ontario
Caesars Windsor says it will temporarily close on Monday.
The closure of the casino comes as Windsor-Essex moves into the red or 'control' level of Ontario's COVID-19 response framework Monday. Under the level, casinos and other gaming establishments are permitted a maximum of 10 patrons indoors and table games are prohibited, among other measures. The current maximum patrons permitted inside is 50.
A stay at Caesars Windsor places you in the heart of Windsor, a 8-minute drive from GM Renaissance Center and 13 minutes from Little Caesars Arena. This 4-star hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Ford Field and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Comerica Park. Popular Hotel Amenities and Features.
In a statement to CBC News, Susanne Tomkins, Caesars Windsor manager of public relations and communications, said the closure is a result of the upcoming new restrictions.
'As a result of the provincial restrictions under the Red Control Level, Caesars Windsor will temporarily close on Monday, November 30 at 12:01 a.m.' she said. 'The safety of our guests, team members and community is our top priority and as such we continue to follow the recommendation of provincial and local public health unit.'
On Oct. 8, the casino reopened for the first time since the pandemic began in March — but only for select members.
- Caesars Windsor Supports Caregivers Mental Health; To put things into perspective, pods could guarantee a six-percent occupancy, a percentage that would not be achieved without them. This week is an important one for the Windsor-Essex region, as this was the last region of Ontario to receive a green light to enter Stage 3.
- Caesars Windsor attracts about six million visitors annually, from Ontario, Canada; and Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other states in the Midwestern United States. Since 1999, its main competitors are the American MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Greektown Casino-Hotel located across the river in Detroit.
Caesars Casino Windsor Ontario
Caesars Casino Windsor Ontario
The casino employs around 2,000 people in the region.
Caesars Windsor Casino Windsor Ontario
'There will be some temporary layoffs as a result of moving to Red Control Level however we don't comment on specific employee levels,' Tomkins said.