Tag Archives: Reopening
France – French casinos offered new rules for table gaming as casinos reopen
French casinos will be offered new terms of operation when it comes to running table gaming in the pandemic era with both exemption from the opening obligation for table gaming or reduced duration depending on the size of the casino. The new step in the government’s calendar is part of managing the way out of…
Canada – British Columbia casinos set for July reopening after 15 months of closures
After 15 months of being closed, British Colombia Lottery Corp and its private-sector gambling service providers are planning for the safe reopening of casinos and community gaming centres as early as July 1, 2021. British Columbia has 36 casinos across the province with more than 8,300 employees. “We’re excited to be one step closer towards…
Poland – Century Casinos officially reopen casinos in Poland
Century Casinos’ subsidiary Casinos Poland, in which the company holds a 66.6 per cent ownership interest, reopened its eight casinos on May 28. Casinos throughout Poland were closed on 19 March 2021 to comply with a quarantine imposed by the Polish government to contain the spread of COVID-19. The regulation lifting the lockdown for casinos…
Germany – Merkur Spielbank Magdeburg becomes first casino in Germany to reopen
With an extensive hygiene and safety concept tested by the health department, the Ministry of Economic Affairs has approved the reopening of the Merkur Spielbank Magdeburg in Saxony-Anhalt on May 21, making it the first casino in Germany to reopen. The reopening trial is initially set to run for four weeks. “We are very pleased…
France – Partouche confirms electronic gaming now available at all its French casinos
French casino giant Groupe Partouche has confirmed the reopening of all of its 38 French casinos on May 19 although only slot machines and electronic forms of table games are accessible. French casinos are reopening at 35 per cent of capacity, closing at 9 p.m. under the curfew with catering only be allowed on the…
UK – British casino sector prepares for May 17 reopenings
The thrill and excitement of casinos will return to towns and cities across the UK next week with Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirming England will kick-start the next phase of reopening on May 17, including casinos. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon also confirmed that most of Scotland will go to Level 2 of Covid-19 restrictions,…
UK – Re-opening of betting shops is a ‘much-needed boost’
The re-opening of betting shops in England and Wales is a ‘much-needed boost’ for their staff, customers and also the UK economy, according to Betting and Gaming Council boss Michael Dugher. Around 6,000 bookies will get back to business today for the first time since December alongside other non-essential retail as the Government continues to…
UK – Gauselmann owner tells Prime Minister that delayed AGC opening dents confidence in UK investment
Paul Gauselmann, founder and CEO of the Gauselmann Group, has taken the unprecedented step of writing a personal letter to UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson conveying his ‘disappointment and regret’ at the Government’s re-opening timetable which will result in Adult Gaming Centres being the only high street businesses not permitted to open in April. The…
US – Nevada casinos now able to open at 50 per cent of capacity
Casinos in Nevada, currently operating at 35 per cent capacity, will now be able to operate at half of their capacity in plans outlined in Emergency Directive 041, signed by Governor Steve Sisolak. Previously, under the Roadmap To Recovery Plan announced by the Governor in February, large gatherings were only allowed to take place at…
