“The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians wholeheartedly stand with all of those directly and indirectly affected by coronavirus (COVID-19), as countries and communities face unprecedented challenges and difficult decisions,” the tribes emailed statement said. The tribe said all employees would continue to be paid during the closure. The tribe currently plans the closure to last through the end of March, but an emailed statement said the closure could end sooner or be extended longer, depending on future developments. The closure, a bid to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, is scheduled for 5 p.m. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, a big supporter of Las Vegas sports franchises and a major donor to UNLV, announced Saturday that the tribe would temporarily close its San Manuel Casino in Highland, California.
In this June 8, 2006, file photo, Patrons at the San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino play slot machines on the San Manuel Indian Reservation, Calif.
