• Rigorous health & safety procedures

• Kewadin Sault Ste Marie Hotel
• Sault Ste Marie Casino Michigan
• Sault Ste Marie Casino Entertainment

• New reservation and virtual queue system to promote safe distancing

Oct 07, 2020 This includes the Sault Ste. Starting this Saturday, Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie will operate from 9 a.m. Daily with a capacity limit of 50 patrons. Kewadin Casinos extends temporary closure in continued response to COVID-19. MARIE, MI — Kewadin Casinos has made the decision to extend the temporary closure of all five casino properties and attached hotels in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula until June 12. Kewadin Casinos.

Entrances will be limited at Kewadin Casinos Sault Ste. Marie, Manistique, and Christmas. Active entrances can be found here or on our Facebook pages. Personal Protection Equipment. Marie Open 24 Hours Gaming Area Closed 3 a.m. For sanitization Table Games Temporarily Closed Poker Room Temporarily Closed Bingo Temporarily Closed Keno Temporarily Closed Restaurant Temporarily Closed Deli Everyday: 7:00 a.m. Executive Host Office Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00 a.m. Monday and Tuesday, Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. In 1984, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Board of Directors voted to open Kewadin Casinos. Initial casinos in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Kewadin Casinos opened its Sault Ste. Marie property in November 1985, originally as a one-room blackjack house. In 1987, Kewadin Casinos opened Kewadin Shores Casino.

October 6, 2020 – Gateway Casinos & Entertainment (Gateway) is pleased to announce that it will re-open select properties in Ontario as part of the province’s Stage 3 guidelines. Beginning on Thursday, October 8, locations in Woodstock, Clinton and Hanover will re-open and all other Gateway locations – except for Casino Rama Resort – will re-open on Saturday, October 10. Under this framework, all properties will be restricted to the government mandated maximum of 50 guests, and will only include slot machines. Table games will not be operational and non-gaming amenities will be very limited.

At opening and in the coming days, we will be operating with a reservation and invitation system for our customers only. Due to the 50-customer capacity restrictions, properties will be open to invited My Club Rewards members only. Invited members will be notified by email with details on how to make reservations.

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“We are excited to be able to re-open our Ontario properties and welcome back some of our team members and customers. The health and well-being of our employees and guests is our top priority,” said Tony Santo, CEO at Gateway Casinos. “We look forward to fully re-opening and welcoming more of our guests back in the future as capacities are increased and restrictions are lifted.”

Maintaining a clean environment is a year-round priority and it is regular practice to clean all hard surfaces, such as door handles and tables. Under the current environment, Gateway is being hyper-vigilant in our cleaning protocols throughout our properties to prevent the spread of transmittable illnesses, including COVID-19.

Gateway has implemented a new reservation and virtual queue system that will allow guests to book their play time online, check-in upon arrival and safely wait in their vehicles until we are ready for their entry. “This system will allow our staff to properly prepare the gaming floor for our guests, and ensure there is no congestion at the entrance as they wait to enter,” said Santo. “Things may look and feel a little different around the property, but we remain committed to making your visit enjoyable.”

For more information on the Company’s health and safety protocols, click here.

For re-opening information including details on all amenities and opening hours, please visit the individual property website or follow them on social media.

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Gateway Casinos & Entertainment:

Rob Mitchell

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About Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (“Gateway”) is one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada with 26 gaming properties in British Columbia and Ontario and two additional properties in Edmonton, Alberta. Across its entire portfolio, Gateway currently employs over 8,000 people and features approximately 421 table games (including 48 poker tables), 14,162 slots, 82 food and beverage outlets and 561 hotel rooms. A multi-pronged growth strategy has seen Gateway diversify and expand its product offering, including developing proprietary casino and restaurant brands, dramatically improving the gaming customer experience while attracting new customers. Some of Gateway’s proprietary brands include Match Eatery & Public House, Atlas Steak + Fish and the new Halley’s Club. In 2017, Gateway celebrated 25 years in the business ofgaming and entertainment in Canada. Additional information is available at www.gatewaycasinos.com.* All figures as at February 13, 2020

Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie Re-Opening Information

Due to 50-customer capacity limitations, we are only able to re-open our doors to our My Club Rewards members by invitation only at this time. This invite only access will begin on Saturday, October 10 at 9am. We want to thank our customers and employees for your support and patience during these challenging times as we work diligently to safely return to operations.

The health and safety of our employees and customers is always our highest priority at Gateway. We are collaborating with provincial health officials and consultants to ensure we have enhanced sanitation and safe-distancing measures in place, along with work procedures, practices and equipment appropriate for our industry.

Maintaining a clean environment is a year-round priority and it is regular practice to clean all hard surfaces, such as doors and tables. Under the current environment, we are being hyper-vigilant in our cleaning protocols throughout our properties to prevent the spread of transmittable illnesses, including COVID-19.

Things may look and feel a little different around the property, but we remain committed to making your visit enjoyable. Here are some changes you can expect:

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The health and wellbeing of our guests and employees is our top priority

• Casinos will reduce seating capacities at all available games in order to comply with public health guidelines for safe distancing and allow for minimum of six feet between guests.
• Our facilities continue to operate with the highest health & safety standards and will follow all public health officials’ guidelines to ensure that our facilities are clean, safe and healthy.
• New training given to employees to ensure their own health and safety as well as others.
• All hard surfaces and high touch areas are sanitized frequently throughout the day.
• Employee wellness will be checked at the beginning of each shift and no employee is allowed in the facility with any flu-like symptoms.
• Our team are washing their hands frequently with soap and water or with an alcohol-based hand rub for at least 20 seconds.
• All areas will be deep cleaned and sanitized at least once per day with continuous cleaning throughout the day.
• We have clearly marked areas where guests queue with floor decals for your safety and convenience.
• We have added Plexiglas barriers at players club desks, guest services, cashiers, and other areas throughout the property, to protect guests and employees alike.
• We have eliminated hand-to-hand contact with guests and co-workers (no handshakes, fist bumps, high-fives, etc.)
• We will continue to consult with the public health officials to ensure the health and wellbeing of our guests and employees.

• ADVANCED RESERVATIONS: We are requiring reservations to ensure entry to the site at a specific time. Details for reservations will be provided directly to invited guests.

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• VIRTUAL QUEUEING: Invited guests are requested to have a valid cell phone to enter the virtual line up, even with reservations.
• All guests will be asked to stay in their car until time to enter the building.

• Entry is limited to invited My Club Rewards members and one guest only.
• Guests will enter through the main casino entrance only.
• Casino occupancy will be 50-person maximum at any one time.
• Self-provided face masks are required.
• Plexiglas barriers will be at security.

• All promotions are suspended while we are operating at a 50-person maximum capacity.

• All machines will be disinfected regularly, including attendants offering to sanitize machines for guests as they play.
• Congregations or crowds of guests will be dispersed in order to follow social distancing guidelines.
• Hand sanitizer stations are readily available throughout the gaming floor.

• If you had a slot ticket that expired during the closure, it is redeemable at the cashier.
• We have rearranged banks and available slot machines to allow for social distancing. We will be removing chairs to create distance when appropriate.

• Due to provincial requirements, live table games will not be offered, but electronic table games are available with appropriate distancing of terminals.

• Food and beverage will not be available at this site upon opening.