“Safer Together”
Updated November 6, 2020
Updated Screening Policies for ONE Properties
Effective Friday, November 6, 2020: The Oneida Indian Nation has updated its screening policies to ensure maximum safety for both visiting guests and employees at all gaming facilities, including Turning Stone Resort Casino, YBR Casino & Sports Book, Point Place Casino, and The Lake House at Sylvan Beach. These updated screening policies are aligned with the State of New York and its ongoing efforts to limit community spread of the virus.
Out-of-State Guests
Guests arriving from any state other than New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Vermont and Massachusetts may enter Nation gaming facilities after completing the following:
Quarantining for three (3) days after arrival in New York State, at a location other than Turning Stone Resort Casino or Nation properties
Obtaining a negative COVID-19 test (PCR, RNA or antigen test) on or after day four (4) of their arrival
What You'll Need to Bring:
Upon arrival at any of the Nation’s gaming facilities:
An acceptable form of ID
Proof of date of arrival in New York State (e.g., travel itineraries, hotel folios, etc.)
Copy of your negative COVID-19 test results
Oneida Nation Enterprises’ Chief Operating Officer or Director of Security will review and approve all documents provided by guests to establish compliance with new screening policies.
If a guest is unable to provide the required negative test result, the guest will need to wait at least ten (10) days prior to arriving at a Nation gaming facility.
Guests from New York State or Border States (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Vermont and Massachusetts)
Guests from New York State (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Vermont and Massachusetts) are not subject to the above requirements.
All Guests Need to Bring:
Upon arrival at any of the Nation’s gaming facilities:
An acceptable form of ID
WEAR FACE COVERINGS
Required for all guests and employees
MAINTAIN PHYSICAL DISTANCE
In all venues as well as parking lots and buses
ENHANCED CLEANING PROTOCOLS
All equipment and surfaces disinfected repeatedly
NO CONCERTS OR SHOWS
Event Center and Showroom venues will reopen in later phases
NO ALCOHOL WITHOUT FOOD PURCHASE
In an effort to avoid congregation in bar service situations, drinks must be accompanied by food purchase at all our restaurants and bars.
VALID ID NEEDED
All guests are required to have a valid NYS or Approved Travel State’s ID card with current address to gain access to the resort or casino.
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS APPLY
Guests arriving from any state other than New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Vermont and Massachusetts may enter Nation gaming facilities after meeting the out-of-state requirements.
The Plan
Review our “Safer Together” plan, which adopts the best practices from gaming and hospitality venues throughout the world and incorporates input from our regional partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
This unprecedented situation has led to many questions from guests and the community. Here you’ll find answers to the most common ones.
Fact Sheet
Here are many of the specifics about our “Safer Together” plan, including new policies, timelines and initiatives related to health and safety.
We are reopening venues on a rolling and selective basis in ways that reflect directives from public health experts. We are all eager to resume operations, but because of our commitment to health and safety, not all venues will reopen at exactly the same time. The following venues are not open at this time:
- Season’s Harvest
- Bar Blu
- Delta Cafe
- Retail Corridor (Oneida Sky, Smokin’, WindFall, and the arcade)
- Exit 33
- All pools (Tower Fitness, Hotel, Lodge, and RV Park)
- Sandstone Hollow Inn
