September 1, 2020

From the Desk of Johnny Winokur,

Safety. That defines everything at Shoalwater Bay Casino. Safety is our overriding goal. Since our reopening we have focused on the safety of our Guests and our Team. We have gone to great lengths to provide a safe environment. We have a non-stop slot machine sanitizing regimen on our casino floor. We enforce social distancing. We require everyone to wear a mask and gloves, there are hand sanitizers all over our casino. We do it all for one reason, the safety of our Guests and our Team.

Some people don’t like it. You can check Shoalwater Bay Casino’s Google reviews to see what they have to say.

If you don’t believe in our safety protocols please, don’t come here until the threat has passed. You see, we don’t care about politics, and we don’t care that other casinos do little or nothing to protect their guests. We care about safety. If you are unwilling to acknowledge your duty to protect yourself and those around you by participating in these essential safety precautions please, stay away from here. Our protocols are for everyone who enters the building; no one can change or break them.

Facing the uncertainty the pandemic generates day after day is a challenge for all of us but, as the General Manager of Shoalwater Bay Casino, I am absolutely certain about one thing. Our focus on safety is never ending. We will continue non-stop machine sanitizing. We will continue to require masks and gloves. We will continue to order hand sanitizer 50 gallons at a time and gloves and masks by the thousands. We do it all because safety is important. Your health and the health of those around you is important. We are here, quite simply, to try and provide a tiny sliver of relief from the realities of the upside down world we live in. We provide a place where you can visit and feel safe. A place where you can find a moment to let all the craziness disappear, even if it’s just for a few minutes.

For those of you who appreciate our efforts to provide a safe environment we open every day at 10:00am. For those who don’t appreciate our efforts, we’ll see you when the pandemic is over, or when your views change on safety.

Be safe, be healthy, be smart,

Johnny Winokur

General Manager, Shoalwater Bay Casino | Chief Executive Officer, Willapa Bay Enterprises