Tag Archives: reopenings
UK – BGC welcomes casinos reopening across England, Scotland and Wales
In the latest relaxation of the Covid lockdown, more than 100 casinos across England, Scotland and Wales finally opened their doors on May 17 for the first time this year. Returning customers will have to comply with the anti-Covid measures the venues have put in place, such as making use of hand sanitisers, wearing face…
The Netherlands – Holland Casino to reopen six venues as COVID pilot test sites
Holland Casino has confirmed that six of its casinos will be allowed to reopen towards the end of April as the government stages a series of pilot events to usher in the new programme of re-openings. Casinos in Enschede, Venlo and Breda will reopen on April 24, whilst Amsterdam West, Utrecht and Leeuwarden will open…
Germany – DAW board spokesman calls for ‘risk of infection’ to be taken into account
Georg Stecker, spokesman for the board of the umbrella organisation Die Deutsche Automatenwirtschaft eV (DAW), has called for a scientific approach to how Germany reopens its various hospitality industries with ‘actual risk of infection on site’ to be taken into consideration. Mr. Stecker said: “No matter whether small or large. Whether industry, installation or wholesale….
Philippines – Big four in Manila’s Entertainment City finally preparing to reopen
The four casinos in Manila’s Entertainment City should soon be able to reopen at 30 per cent capacity. PAGCOR said: “Integrated resorts and casinos which obtained permits from their respective local governments are allowed to open on trial run under the strictest health and safety protocols. Those located in areas under lockdown or enhanced community…
Wales – Betting and Gaming Council hails Welsh casino reopenings ‘the right move’
The Welsh Government’s decision to give casinos the green light to re-open has been hailed as “the right move” by the Betting and Gaming Council. Mark Drakeford, Wales’s First Minister, said the venues will be able to get back to business from 29 August following the Covid-19 lockdown. Wales has four casinos employing around 300…
US – MGM publishes Seven-Point Safety Plan to structure reopenings
MGM Resorts International has released a report outlining the comprehensive health and safety protocols the company is implementing prior to re-opening its domestic properties and resorts which were temporarily closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The report details MGM Resorts’ Seven-Point Safety Plan – a multi-layered set of protocols and procedures designed in…
