I have been closely monitoring the situation at Turning Stone Resort Casino since the cybersecurity incident first disrupted operations earlier this week. As a frequent visitor to the Verona area, I was concerned when I learned that the casino’s network and communications and TS Sports betting parlor systems had been affected, forcing the property to temporarily shut down select internal systems as a precaution.
HIGHLIGHTS:
– ATM services have been successfully restored at Turning Stone Resort Casino, with affiliated properties following suit.
– Credit and debit card payments remain suspended on the gaming floor, with operations still primarily cash-only.
– No evidence of a confidential data breach has been found, according to company officials.
– Bingo and sports betting remain closed while TS Rewards benefits are unavailable.
I can confirm that the restoration of ATMs marks a significant step toward normalcy. According to the latest updates, Turning Stone’s ATMs came back online Tuesday evening, while machines at Point Place Casino Hotel and YBR Casino & Sports Book became available Wednesday morning. This is a relief for guests who had been advised to bring cash due to the outage.
However, I noticed that the gaming properties are not yet fully operational. Signs posted throughout the casino complex still indicate that credit and debit cards are not being accepted on the gaming floor. The TS Rewards loyalty program remains offline, and both the bingo hall and TS Sports betting parlor continue to be closed.
Turning Stone Enterprises has been transparent about the incident. Vice President Joel Barkin stated that the company is “working rapidly with top cybersecurity experts to assess the nature and scope of the incident” and emphasized that “protecting confidential information is our highest priority”. Officials have confirmed that they have not found any evidence indicating that unauthorized individuals accessed confidential guest information.
While the restoration of ATMs is welcome news, I will continue to monitor the situation. The company has committed to providing daily updates until all systems are fully restored. For now, visitors should still plan to bring cash if they intend to gamble or use services beyond the restored ATMs.
