Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise to Open No Earlier than August 31, 2020 Flagstaff, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise’s (Navajo Nation Gaming) four gaming operations continue to be closed at least through August 31, 2020, in tandem with the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President’s (OPVP) executive orders of weekend lockdowns...
On behalf of our Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) Board of Directors and Executive Team, we extend our sincere appreciation for our team members, patrons and Diné people’s patience and understanding during the closure of our gaming operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 crisis and the devastating impact...
Navajo Enterprise Prioritizes Safety, Continues Seeking Funding Flagstaff, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Nation Gaming) Board of Directors approved the continued closure of its four gaming properties in coordination with the Navajo Nation President and Vice President’s (OPVP) Executive Order No. 008-20 through at least August 16th. The first phase of layoffs...
Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise Prioritizes Safety, While Employees Maintain Financial Stability Flagstaff, Ariz. – While other casinos have been forced to lay off hundreds of team members*, Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Nation Gaming) continues to keep 1,200 team members employed – 85% of whom are Navajo Nation Tribal members – since the closure of...
Safety and Precautionary Measures Remain Top Priority Flagstaff, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Nation Gaming) Board of Directors extended the closure of all Navajo Nation Gaming properties through July 27. “We made this decision based on a number of factors, but our priority remains the safety of our team members, patrons and...
Iconic Restaurant Closes its Doors, Causality of COVID-19 Hardships Flagstaff, Ariz. – Since the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise purchased the iconic Horsemen Lodge property, Navajo Gaming arranged a lease agreement with the former owners to keep the restaurant open and staff employed. Unfortunately, as many businesses suffered and had to shut their doors due to the...
Reopening Criteria Exceeds Industry Standards as Navajo Gaming Prioritizes Guest, Team Member and Host Chapter Safety Flagstaff, Ariz. – The Board of Directors of the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming) approved the extended closure of all Navajo Gaming operations in adherence to Navajo Nation Executive Order 005-20 as issued by President Johnathan Nez and...
Flagstaff, Ariz. – Navajo Gaming prepares to reopen all four of its properties by mid-June, including deep cleaning and sanitization of each property: Twin Arrows Casino Resort in Flagstaff, AZ; Fire Rock Casino in Church Rock, NM; Northern Edge Casino in Upper Fruitland, NM and Flowing Water in Hogback, NM. During the temporary closure, all Navajo...
Navajo Tribal Team Members Remain Employed Flagstaff, Arizona – The Board of Directors of the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming) approved the extended closure of all Navajo Gaming operations consistent with the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President’s Executive Order No. 004-20, “Extending the Declaration of a State of Emergency due...
In the Spirit of Health and Safety of the Díne (Navajo) People Flagstaff, Ariz. – The Board of Directors of the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming) extended the voluntary closure of all Navajo Gaming operations in partnership with the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President and the Speaker of the Navajo...
