A California Casino Shut Down After It Defied Closure Order
Towers Casino in California has shut down after defying closure orders.
Towers Casino in Grass Valley, California was ordered to close down on Tuesday. The casino defied the order and opened its card room for the public on Monday. Governor Gavin Newsom ordered the venue to shut down immediately. It is unclear if the authorities will take further action against the property. Nevada County was allowed to move through the second phase of the governor's reopening plans more quickly.
Tribal casinos in California are set to reopen for business. The governor has urged them to stay closed longer, but they have the right to do so. Tribal casinos operate on sovereign land and are exempt from orders of the local and state government.