UK Casinos to Close for Two Weeks Due to COVID-19
The UK has introduced a set of drastic measures to prevent the outbreak and escalation of the virus COVID-19. The virus has been spreading in the country at a rapid pace. So, the government had to devise effective strategies for combat.
One of the measures that affect the casino industry is the two-week closure of all land-based halls and betting shops. This will undoubtedly leave a mark on the entire industry, but the PM stressed that health is the top priority. Here are other details that we uncovered on the topic.
Unprecedented Measures for Unprecedented Times
On March 20th, all betting shops and land-based casinos closed their doors in the UK. The order came from the government, which is doing its best to curb the escalation of the pandemic. COVID-19, a deadly virus has swept through Europe and put entire economies at peril. There are thousands of victims of the illness, and most countries already imposed a lockdown for the citizens last week.
One of the most affected countries is undoubtedly the UK. Although for now, the situation is stable, there are predictions that it can get worse if the government did not act quickly. One of the latest measures that the government of the UK introduced last week is the closure of all betting shops. Furthermore, land-based casinos will close down for the next two weeks, so a spike in the online casino business is expected.
One Step Ahead
Before the PM announced the new measures, Paddy Power and Flutter announced their own set of guidelines. Paddy Power closed all UK shops until the end of April, while Flutter Entertainment released a statement after the announcement. The company said that they are closing all shops because they are adhering to the latest social distancing guidelines. They aim to “protect our retail employees and customers”.
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