Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon also confirmed that most of Scotland will go to Level 2 of COVID-19 restrictions, a move which will also see casino and bingo halls reopening.
UK operator Grosvenor Casinos has confirmed it will reopen all 52 of its venues. “After more than four months of temporary closure due to lockdown, friends and family will once again be able to meet up indoors from Monday May 17 to play their favourite games, such as blackjack, poker and roulette, whilst raising a glass to the easing of restrictions,” the operator said.
“As well as gaming, guests can savour the delicious food and drink options with a range of dishes available that will cater to every taste. Fans of sport will also be pleased to hear that live sporting events will be available to watch when they visit the casino – just in time for the Euros,” the company added.
Jonathon Swaine, Managing Director at Grosvenor Casinos, said: “We’ve been counting down the days to reopening and every passing day has brought increased excitement. It has been a challenging time for all our team members, but we can finally look forward to reuniting again and getting back to doing what we love – creating a unique atmosphere for guests to have fun, play their favourite casino games and enjoy quality time together.”
“Our venues’ teams have been working hard to put in place robust health and safety measures, and when we reopen in line with government guidance, we will deliver a fun yet safe experience all of our guests and team members to enjoy,” Swaine added.
Arriving at the casino, all customers will be registered at reception before using the hand sanitiser which will be readily available, whilst regular cleaning will take place each day, including tables, chips and machines.
Every casino will make screens available for customers to use on gaming tables and electronic machines, should they wish. There will also be restrictions on the number of people who can play games at any one time to ensure social distancing guidelines are adhered to.
Guests will be able to enjoy food and drink with dining seating appropriately spaced. Pre-orders can be made at their table or from their machine, either using the online app, or by placing an order with the valet service.
Swaine concluded: “We’re determined to combine the fun of a casino visit with the highest levels of safety. We’re confident our customers will love what they find when we reopen our doors.”
Source: GMB / G3 Newswire
