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Snoqualmie, Tulalip, Emerald Queen casinos temporarily close in coronavirus response

Several tribes in Western Washington have shut their doors temporarily to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the state.

Several tribes will close their casinos to slow the spread of the coronavirus in Washington state. 

Announced closures include:

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Some of the tribes also added that employees will continue to get paid their base wages and benefits, at least for the next two weeks.

Tribes across the state have already closed large events like concerts and poker tournaments.

The tribes, which have their own governments, did not have to adopt emergency rules on crowds and closures put in place by Washington state. Many tribes said in their prepared statements that they were working with state, federal and health officials, and other tribes to determine their emergency procedures.

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