Contra Costa Health (C.C.H.), an integrated health system for Contra Costa County in the Bay Area of San Francisco, suggested that anyone who spent time in the local casino get tested for Tuberculosis (T.B.).
A county health spokesman told news sources that out of 11 confirmed T.B. cases, 10 of them are directly linked to the California Grand Casino via players and staff. However, the source of the transmission has yet to be discovered.
Dr. Meera Sreenivasan said that the C.C.H. is making this recommendation because there is new evidence that T.B. may have spread among people who spent time at the casino from 2018-2023. Dr. Sreenivasan said that T.B. can live inside the human body for years before showing signs of its presence.
The California Grand Casino released a statement saying that they are working with health officials and that none of the confirmed cases are currently contagious or involve any of their current staff members.
18+ Online Casinos For CA Players
For Bay Area casino players not looking to risk it all on T.B., there are 18+ online casinos where they can get the same entertainment at a fraction of the price. Not that we are suggesting ditching all Bay Area casinos, but until they get it figured out, you should stay away.
Online casinos utilize random number generators to offer odds based on industry standard odds often found at Vegas casinos. Since no dealers are involved, online casinos can offer blackjack, roulette, and other popular table games at a fraction of the buy-in often found at domestic casinos.
Online Live Dealer Games For CA Players
Online live dealer games offer buy-ins from $1 to $2,000, depending on the site you play. Once you access the live casino, you can choose your buy-in, seat at the table, and dealer.
Other Online Casino Options For CA Players
In addition to online casino games, many sites offer online sports betting and online poker options under a single-player account.
For sports bettors, the options are endless, with lines on popular sports and leagues from around the world. You can also find betting lines on entertainment, politics, and current events.
Poker bettors can find multiple game variations, including Texas Hold’Em, Omaha, and Hi/Lo. Some sites offer poker apps to access your account, but, in most cases, you can also access poker games over the web. Poker Tournaments are offered daily with pools of players from around the world.