Bethlehem, PA, December 11, 2020— In compliance with Governor Wolf’s most recent Covid-19restrictions, Wind Creek Bethlehem will close to the public at 12:01am Saturday, December 12, 2020,reopening 8:00am Monday, January 4, 2021. This closure will include the casino, restaurants, andhotel. Wind Creek Event Center and Vision bar remain closed. The Outlets at Wind Creek Bethlehemwill operate at reduced capacity per new guidelines.
During this temporary closure, Wind Creek Bethlehem has committed to paying active salaried andtipped employees.
Wind Creek CEO, Jay Dorris released the following statement regarding their plans for reopening its resorts and casinos: It’s been forty-five (45) days since we voluntarily closed our doors in.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Guests that visit Wind Creek Casino can now hit the slot machine at any hour of the day once again. 1, Wind Creek began opening their locations for 24 hours a day. Welcome to Wind Creek Casino and Hotel Atmore! Our amenities include a AAA Four-Diamond-rated luxury hotel, world-class Spa, gourmet culinary studio, infinity pool, outdoor amphitheater, movie theaters, arcade, yogurt shop, multiple dining venues including the.
Wind Creek Bethlehem will continue to work with local and state officials on the evolving situation inthe coming weeks. Wind Creek Bethlehem has implemented the Wind Creek Standard, a programdeveloped to keep both Guests and Team Members safe. More information can be found here.
We wish our valued Guests a healthy and safe Holiday season, we look forward to hosting them in thenew year, and—most importantly—we thank them for their continued support.
Guests can play online at www.WindCreekCasino.com (Must be a PA Resident to play for cash)
Wind Creek Bethlehem is reopening Monday, more than 100 days after it closed amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic in mid-March.
Here’s what to expect if you want to visit the South Bethlehem gaming hall.
Doors open at 6 a.m. The casino closes at 3 a.m. nightly for a deep cleaning.
How to get in
Reservations aren’t needed, but they’re recommended if you don’t want to stand in line. The casino is limiting capacity per Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board guidelines.
Masks or face coverings are required. You cannot wear a hat and hoods must stay down.
You will get your temperature checked before you can enter the casino.
Guests are asked to bring their own masks. If you don’t have one, masks can be purchased by making a donation to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley & Northeast PA.
You must stay 6 feet from other guests. To accommodate social distancing, machine layouts have been redesigned as have dining spaces and lines.
There will be plexiglass dividers between slot machines to promote social distancing, but not all machines will be on.
Smoking is no longer allowed inside the building. You can only smoke in an outdoor area in the north parking lot.
Is Wind Creek Casino Open On Christmas Day
Restaurants are only open to hotel guests and guests with a gaming reservation or standby reservation. Walk-ins are welcome when capacity allows it.
What’s closed?
- The poker room and VIP slot lounge
- Wind Creek Event Center
- Molten Lounge and Vision Bar
- Steelworks Buffet and Grill
- Buddy V’s Ristorante
- Croissanterie
- GreenLeafs
- Far East & South Philly Steaks & Fries
Wind Creek, one of the Lehigh Valley’s largest employers, furloughed 2,100 employees at the start of June. The company expects to recall employees in phases as business ramps up.
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Wind Creek Casino Opening
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