Kickapoo Casino Eagle Pass Texas
Kickapoo Casino Eagle Pass Opening

The Kickapoo Lucky Eagle was the first of two legal casinos in Texas. We have seen this casino quickly rise from a run down old building in the Kickapoo village to a modern 1st rate casino and hotel. Travellers get to the Casino by taking the El Indigo Hwy 1021 out of Eagle Pass and turning Into the two way highway leading to casino. EAGLE PASS, Texas – The Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel will reopen Oct. 1 at 25% capacity, the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas announced Monday. The casino has been closed since March 19 due. Book the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel - Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Eagle Pass. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. Popular attraction Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino is located nearby. Discover genuine guest reviews for Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel along with the latest.

EAGLE PASS, Texas – Leaving with cash and not COVID-19.

Kickapoo Casino Eagle Pass Texas

Gamblers are excited to test their luck at the re-opened Kickapoo Casino. We took a trip down to the casino to find out about the procedures in place for safe play.

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Caption: Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino reopened for the first time in six months Thursday (SBG Photo)

For the first time in six months, the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino is open.

'I love coming over and over again,” casino visitor Lupita told us.

She was one of many who made the trip.

'I try and stay home unless I have to go out somewhere else but when the casino opened up, I said I'm going,' Nieves told us.

Gamblers from all over south Texas came out for their chance to hit the jackpot.

The casino closed its doors six months ago as the virus spread like wildfire within the community.

'We feel like it was time for us to open up safely,’ Kickapoo director of marketing Jeffery Pletcher told us.

The Kickapoo staff says they are following CDC guidelines and the governor’s orders to limit the spread, taking precautions before people even walk onto the floor.

'At the entrances we have a noninvasive thermal camera and what it does it takes the temperature of every guest walking in,” Pletcher showed us.

Gamblers are not betting on their health, they’re doing their part to protect themselves.

'I got my gloves on and I wear my mask and I stay away from people, so I don't get close to them,' Nieves said.

“They have sanitizers and the wipes, so you go get your wipes, clean your machine, clean your chair and start playing,” Lupita said.

Smoking was even put to a halt.

'Something that I love in particular is that smoking is not allowed because that requires you to remove your mask and breathe out,’ Oscar Brownlee said.

Although just two months ago Eagle Pass was one of the cities with the highest infection rates in the country, a local doctor says safety protocols like wearing a mask and hand sanitizing will keep everyone safe while helping boost the economy.

Dr. Sergio Zamora: 'Things were in absolute crisis here but now things are better I believe the economy needs to reopen again,' Dr. Sergio Zamora said.

Currently, Eagle Pass has 12 COVID-19 cases, Dr. Zamora says fortunately there are none in the ICU.

You can read more about the safety procedures, HERE.

EAGLE PASS, Texas – Leaving with cash and not COVID-19.

Gamblers are excited to test their luck at the re-opened Kickapoo Casino. We took a trip down to the casino to find out about the procedures in place for safe play.

© Provided by WOAI San Antonio

Caption: Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino reopened for the first time in six months Thursday (SBG Photo)

For the first time in six months, the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino is open.