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WE ARE OPEN!
Please practice Covid safety measures, as we remain OPEN!
Let's all do our part to remain safe as we remain open. We are excited to see you, but some things have changed to remain open!
For the time being, our hours of operation are daily from 8 am – 2 am!
Black Bear Casino Resort is committed to providing our guests with the safest environment possible. The safety and security of our guests and employees is of utmost importance to us, always.
Know before you go!
We have installed premium efficiency air exchange filters and increased the air exchange rate for our property. As of July 15th, we became 100% smoke free. We are excited to see you but we ask if you are experiencing any symptoms (fever, chills, headache, cough, etc.) please stay home. We will be here and ready to greet you when you are feeling better.
Entering Black Bear Casino Resort
Personal Protective Equipment
Social Distancing
Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedures
What is Open?
At this time the following areas are currently open:
What isn’t Open?
The following areas are closed until further notice:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are your hours of operation?
A: We are open daily from 8 am – 2 am.
Q: What are you doing to insure my safety when I come to gamble during the current pandemic?
A: We are continuously cleaning and sanitizing our building and equipment. We use a few Clorox 360 sanitizing machines on the regular. Our superb custodial staff and supportive employees are working extra hard to do their part to make your experience relaxing and enjoyable.
At this time, you can visit our online Player Portal customized just for you. There you will see your offers. If you have not signed up for a Player Portal Account, you can do so by visiting myplaceforrewards.com, all you need is your Players Club Card Number. If you choose not to sign up for a Player Portal Account, you can check your offers on the kiosks on property. We are still working on a solution for direct mail offers and will continue to update as new information is available.
Q: Is smoking allowed inside of Black Bear Casino Resort?
A: As of July 15, 2020, Black Bear Casino Resort made the decision to become a 100% smoke free property. We believe that this is the best practice to ensure the safety and security of our guests and employees. Guests will be able to smoke outside of the building.
Q: What happens to my tickets that were purchased for a cancelled or postponed event?
A: Please email blackbearcasino@fdlrez.com with your confirmation number, name of purchaser, and number of tickets purchased with any questions about cancelled or postponed events.
Q: Can I make a reservation?
A: You can make reservations through our website anytime due to high call volumes and limited staffing, we prefer reservations be made online at: Hotel Reservations Link. We now have a mobile check in and check out available to all guests. The Call Center is open daily from 7 am – 11 pm. If you have any questions please email blackbearhotel@fdlrez.com.
Q: What if I have other questions that are not answered here?
A: For any additional questions, please email blackbearcasino@fdlrez.com. We are happy to answer any additional questions you may have.