Potawatomi Hotel & Casino to Suspend Operations Indefinitely
Closure to begin at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 17
In accordance with the most recent guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino will suspend operations indefinitely due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The closure will begin at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. Employees will be paid during the closure.
“At this time, the health and safety of our guests and the 2,700 team members at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino is the top priority,” said Rodney Ferguson, CEO and General Manager of the property.
We will remain in communication with local health officials and update guests, team members and community as warranted.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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