Feathers Casino Closes to Upgrade Power Systems

Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville, Oregon, closed business operations yesterday 19th September at 11 PM. The closure seeks to pave the way for an upgrade of its systems infrastructure. Oregon’s casino also aims to use the 4-day closure period until 24th September to wrap up the ongoing heating, ventilation, and air condition system.

“This closure will allow us to complete upgrades to our systems and infrastructure, maintaining our high standards as we continue to expand and improve,” the tribal casino said through an online press release.

It will open on Friday at 7 AM with an improved power system.

The Covid cases in Oregon have been traumatizing, and the casino will leave no stone unturned. It seeks to have a state-of-the-art air conditioning system that terminates the existence of any pathogen. “The air treatment system has established a proven reputation for safety and is effective in neutralizing pathogens, including COVID-19.”

‘Protect and keep safe our on-property guests and staff’

Seven Feather Casino Resort General Manager Shawn McDaniel said, “Our first goal is always to protect and keep safe our on-property guests and staff. The expansion of (the air treatment) equipment into all our public spaces is a noteworthy step forward in improving public health at the resort.”

During the closure, the hotel, casino, and its outlets shall remain closed to public use. The closure will not affect the Seven Feathers Truck & Travel Center, RV Resort and Creekside Hotel, and the casino-owned property. The casino management also confirmed that its staff would receive paid leave since the closure was unanticipated. Security staff will remain to monitor the premises and bar any unauthorized public entry.

The Oregon-based casino, Seven Feathers, is a fast-growing destination resort ranking in the top 20 in the Pacific Northwest region. It sits on a 68,000-foot gaming floor, which hosts over 900 slots, several table games, keno, and a bingo hall. Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians controls the casino affairs. It’s a thrilling destination with fabulous food, state of the art RV resort, a recognized travel center with unique personalized services, and stunning natural beauty in its environs.

According to an online statement released by the casino, it said “The upgrade in the power infrastructure is an ongoing necessity at the Resort to keep improving the overall guest experience and to protect Seven Feathers from power quality disturbances property-wide. This diligence is particularly necessary to prevent any damage to the sensitive electronics in gaming machines. Additionally, Seven Feathers recently expanded its HVAC system that delivers Active Air Treatment, by Environ Safety, into all its public spaces. The system has established a proven reputation for safety and is effective in neutralizing pathogens, including COVID-19.”

Susan Ferris, Seven feathers’ spokesperson, affirmed that the upgrade is a resort of an ongoing need at the casino. “The air treatment system has established a proven reputation for safety and is effective in neutralizing pathogens, including COVID-19.”

Lincoln city Casino Reopens

The beginning of September saw the opening of Lincoln City’s Chinooks Winds Casino Resort, also based in Oregon. The facility closed indefinitely last month to reduce the risk of spreading the Delta Covid-19 variant.

KATU, a local TV station, reported that the casino closed business on 12th August and was scheduled to resume work on 26th August but reopened on 2nd September.

Chinook Winds management and Siletz Tribal Council collaboratively decided to close on reasons of “the interest of public health and safety, in the face of COVID-19 and the Delta variant,” said a statement released in August.

“Despite the progress we have made to vaccinate our team, their families, and the community, increases in cases in the county and state have led us to make the difficult decision to [temporarily] close our operations…,” the statement added.

Oregon Health Authority reported a cumulative COVID death toll at 3,569 on Friday, with confirmed positive cases at 309,841. On Friday, at least 1,002 patients were admitted to Oregon-based health centers.

Last Updated on September 21, 2021 by Ryan