The gambling industry is a big player in the state economy, generating about $8 billion annually after winnings, according to state officials. No employees at the resort have tested positive for COVID-19, Macarro said. Late Saturday, the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula announced it was also temporarily closing effective Monday due to the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the month “for the health and safety of our Team Members, Tribal Members, and guests,” said Mark Macarro, chairman of the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians.
