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WHEATLAND (CBS13) — Casinos are reopening with some big changes in light of the coronavirus.

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The Hard Rock Casino in Wheatland is one of the first in Northern California to reopen. Hundreds of people waited to get into the casino Thursday, backing up traffic on Forty Mile Road. Security guards turned away customers who were still in their cars waiting to turn into the parking lot, asking them to come back later in the evening.

Those lucky enough to get inside say their experience looked a lot different than visits in the past.

“I think it was very safe, definitely. Everybody waits for a machine. They’ll stay back. It’s so full you have to wait to find a machine,” said Ruth Schmidig.

To get in, you’ll have to pass through a thermal temperature machine to make sure you don’t have a fever. Employees are required to wear a mask and gloves at all times, including card dealers. All guests are required to wear a mask in the building except while eating, or as some noted, smoking.

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Brandon Frazier from Sacramento said, “You can still smoke cigarettes in there, you can smoke, then take your mask on and off.”

Inside, there’s no self-serve food, but there are a few restaurants open. CBS13 saw people spaced out, lining up at machines, wearing masks.

But, as the crowd filed in, it was difficult for people to practice social distancing.

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Shawna Hall from Sacramento said, “You couldn’t even find a machine! I kicked butt!”

At the gas station down the street, face masks flew off the shelves as folks fueled up after big wins.

“We got there an hour early at 8:33 a.m., and they opened at 9 a.m., so we scored,” Hall said.

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They say they were excited to get back to gambling with their money, and not their health.

“We want to be safe were elderly, we want to make sure that we are safe too,” said Ruth Schmidig.

“I want to enjoy this for a while yet!” said Frank Schmidig.

Inside, a specially trained group called, “the clean team” is rotating through the building sanitizing high touch points on an hourly basis.

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The casino opened its doors for the first time Wednesday, hoping to give people a stellar first impression. After hours of celebrations and even guitar smashing, people had their first look inside the multi-million dollar facility.

Some of the people pouring in to try their luck said they already feel like they won the lottery.

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“Excited, can’t wait! Don’t have to go far away right here it is,” Pam Martinez said.

Martinez lives five minutes away but others traveled hundreds of miles to be here. Jeff Conner and his wife Sandy flew in from Saint Louis to be part of the opening day.

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“The camaraderie between everyone is probably the coolest thing,” Jeff Conner said.

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Hard Rock staff say there are more than 1,500 slot machines, six restaurants, and a pool inside the casino.

Casino President Mark Birtha said he’s going local for as much as possible. Seventy percent of casino staff are from Yuba and Sutter Counties and the produce and spices are bought from local companies.

“It allows us to reinvest in the community. We’ve done that with nuts and with wine and all kinds of other amenities,” Birtha said.

Birtha said this is just the beginning of development in this area. The Hard Rock casino is built on a 900-acre property that Birtha believes will soon be covered in more retail and dining options.

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“We’re the next catalyst and we believe we’re the big development now that will begin to move the machine forward,” Birtha said.

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For now, many are enjoying having something new to do for a night out.

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“Everything is just beautiful especially with the Hard Rock behind it all,” Conner said.