We've enjoyed coming frequently in the past but will STAY AWAY for now because our health is not worth the risk! If we want to gamble, we may check out the now smoke-free Angel of the Winds casino where the air is clean and masks are strictly enforced. The casino's purported safety measures gave us a false sense of security when in fact, it was NOT a safe place to be during this pandemic.

But nope, it continues to be an INDOOR HAVEN FOR CHAIN SMOKERS! TRC touts that the health and well-being of their guests and employees are their first priority. It would have been commendable if TRC reopened smoke-free at least until the pandemic has passed. Ventilation has always been bad on weekends made worse with the smoke now trapped in our masks. We understand only 1/3 of staff was brought back so this was an impossible task given the number of machines and players. WIPING OF MACHINES: We only witnessed it a few times during our 3-night stay. Groups would gather without any interference. All the slots were turned on without plexiglass dividers or chairs removed like other casinos have done to encourage distancing. These precautions were VOIDED when slot players were allowed to play shoulder to shoulder. There were signs stating that crowds will be disbursed.

SOCIAL DISTANCING: There were markings at the hotel front desk and the cashiers. Our friend who went a week later was NOT. TEMPERATURE CHECKS: We were checked at the hotel entrance. Casino security may ask someone to pull up their mask but there was NO consequence if the person continued to offend. I witnessed a smoker coughing her head off not covering her mouth directly onto the machine. Smokers and people who were eating or drinking were exempt even if they were not actively engaged in the activity. MASKS: They require a mask for entrance but once inside, we saw many who either didn't wear them or wore them half way. Why? The casino indicates mask requirement and social distancing on its website, FB, and on signs throughout the property, but there is ZERO or very little enforcement. We went back a few days after it reopened and have not returned since. TRC has been our second home on the weekends for many years but not anymore.

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