“While temporarily closing was not an easy decision to make, we ultimately believe that it is necessary to preserve and protect the health of our community.”

“Throughout this difficult time, we will do everything that we can to assist our Paragon family and others that might be impacted in our area,” said Marshall Pierite, Chairman of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana. While Paragon serves as an essential economic driver for Marksville, LA and the surrounding area, safety and health are of paramount concern for the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe. “We value our guests and staff’s health and well-being above all and will open again when it is safe to do so.” “Out of an abundance of caution, we have decided that closing Paragon temporarily is the best course of action at this time,” said Marshall Ray Sampson, Vice-Chairman of The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana. As a sovereign nation, the Tunica Biloxi leaders have acted in the best interest of their tribal members and their community at large,' a statement from the Tribe reads. John Bel Edward’s order to close casinos across the state, that mandate does not include Native American casinos. 'With state of emergencies being declared by President Donald Trump as well as the Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, the Tribal Council agreed that closing Paragon facilities is in the best interest of all tribal members, casino employees and patrons. Each Tribe has its own government to make those decisions. The Governor on Monday ordered Louisiana's casinos were ordered to close at midnight.īecause the casinos belonging to the Tunica-Biloxi, the Coushatta Tribe and the Chitimacha Tribe are on reservations, which are soveriegn nations, the state has no authority to order them closed. Yesterday, the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana has decided to close its Paragon Casino Resort tomorrow at 5 p.m. 'Throughout this closure, the Coushatta Tribe will provide updates as needed, and will notify the public should it decide to open sooner than expected or extend the closure beyond the anticipated deadline.' Feather Fuel will remain open with limited functions,' the statement reads. 'The temporary suspension of operations applies to all Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana casino and hotel venues including the Grand Hotel, Seven Clans Hotel, Red Shoes RV Park & Chalets, Koasati Pines Golf Course, and the Pavilion at Coushatta. The tribe's closure took place last night at midnight and will continue for 14 days, a statement from the tribe indicates.

The Coushatta Tribe has now closed their casino in Kinder.

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