Tag Archives: Scotland
UK – Rank Group boss leads call for Scottish casinos to remain open
Bosses have called on the Scottish First Minister to remove casinos from Level 2 restrictions, pointing out that £30m a year in tax payments are also under threat if their doors are closed indefinitely. Scotland’s 11 casinos– which employ 700 people – were allowed to re-open in August following the first lockdown after public health…
UK – BGC welcomes re-opening of Scottish casinos on August 24
The Betting and Gaming Council has welcomed confirmation that Scottish casinos will re-open their doors on 24 August. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made the announcement as she outlined further easing of the Covid-19 lockdown in Scotland. Casinos in Scotland have been closed since March as part of the national effort to slow down the spread…
UK – Scottish and Welsh ministers urged to outline casino reopening plan
Ministers in Scotland and Wales have been urged to let casinos in their countries know when they can finally re-open their doors. Venues in England were told earlier this month that they will be able to get back to business on August 1, more than four months after they were closed as part of the…
UK – Scottish betting shops ordered to switch off gaming machines following government U-turn
Betting shops in Scotland have been ordered to switch off their gaming machines, just days after the Scottish Government announced it was lifting the controversial ban. In an apparent U-turn, bookmakers have been told that their customers must not be allowed to play the machines until further notice. The surprising move came despite the Scottish…
UK – BGC warns Scottish government of job losses following ‘draconian’ restrictions
Betting shops in Scotland are facing job losses and closures after takings plummeted as a result of “draconian” restrictions imposed by the Scottish Government, Nicola Sturgeon has been warned. Bookies in Scotland were told they would have to remove chairs, switch off gaming machines and agree not to show live racing before they could re-open…
UK – Corinthian keeps licence but must impose seven new conditions
The Corinthian Casino in Glasgow has had strict operating conditions placed on its licence including training for staff, CCTV and bouncers, following a spate of alcohol-related violence and disorder. The licensing board has ruled that the venue can stay open as long as it adheres to seven new conditions including alcohol awareness training for staff;…
