Tag: Covid-19
Abbiati unveils new Table-Shield Layouts
In response to the COVID- 19 pandemic, Abbiati Casino Equipment has developed a range of Table-Shield products to address the safety and hygiene requirements which are becoming the norm for the casino sector worldwide.
Aquis still interested in pursuing Casino Canberra redevelopment
Aquis Entertainment chairman Tony Fung has announced plans to resume talks with the Australian Capital Territory government about the proposed AUD330m ($255.1m) redevelopment of Casino Canberra.
South African Tourism: International visitation likely to resume in 2022
Delayed global vaccination rollouts and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding new COVID-19 variants mean international tourism is unlikely to rebound until 2022, according to a report by South African Tourism.
Martin Storm: BMM are “better placed than ever”
Martin Storm, CEO of BMM Testlabs, has praised his leadership team’s approach during the coronavirus pandemic.
Scientific Games provides systems solutions for Menominee Casino Resort
The Wisconsin casino has installed Scientific Games’ player loyalty and bonusing system across 791 gaming machines.
How Parimatch’s anti-crisis communication kept employees feeling cared for and focused
Open and honest dialogue have been the key to Parimatch’s anti-crisis communication strategy, which has been supporting the company’s employees through months of lockdowns and quarantines.
Thousands of casino jobs could be lost with wider curfew measures
The Rank Group Plc (LSE: RNK) has warned of thousands of jobs being put at risk in its Grosvenor Casinos business if the Government proceeds with nationwide 10:00pm curfews across the UK.
Aaron Moss: “We must all find what works for our brand, our team and our guests”
Casino Review spoke to Aaron Moss, general manager of Cliff Castle Casino Hotel in Camp Verde, Arizona, about how his property is adapting to the new normal, with employees practising “creative ways to be social and engaging while maintaining physical distancing”.
“It will take time to get back to full gaming and non-gaming operations”
Dr. Alan Meister, CEO and principal economist at Meister Economic Consulting and a specialist in Indian gaming, discusses the panorama facing tribal operators in the US and cautions that a post-COVID recovery “will be slow and lengthy”.
“We are asking the government to quickly review the decision to keep casinos closed”
John O’Reilly, CEO of Rank Group - which owns the Grosvenor Casinos and Mecca Bingo brands - criticised the British government’s “baffling” u-turn on allowing casinos to reopen at the start of July, and called for a review of the decision to keep casinos closed.
Casinos hardest hit in COVID-19 shutdown
Lorien Pilling, director of Global Betting and Gaming Consultants, discusses some of the conclusions from the latest edition of the company’s Global Gambling Report which suggests the international landbased casino industry could take several years to recover from the business impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Moving forward: Lessons learned for the lottery sector
Spinola Gaming CEO Ade Repcenko takes a look at the realities that Covid-19 made businesses face over the past few months, what the ‘new normal’ looks like for the lottery sector, and lessons learned that can help businesses prepare for what might be a second wave in the coming months.
Adapting to the new normal: “The list of considerations was long and varied”
Following the re-opening of Louisiana’s casinos this May, Scott Sirois, general manager at Coushatta Casino Resort, discusses how his property addressed some of the challenges currently facing the gaming and hospitality industry, such as how best to facilitate social distancing.
US casino reopening regains momentum
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While gaming venues in Nevada reopened on 4 June, commercial and tribal casinos across the US had already begun to resume operations during the previous month.
Nevada re-opens casinos
Following a 78-day shutdown, the Silver State’s casinos were once again able to open their doors at the start of June. Commentators suggest that visitation will initially be led by the local market and motorists from neighbouring states.
Sheldon Adelson: ‘I have never seen anything like it in over seventy years in business’
The first major US gaming operator to report its Q1 results, Las Vegas Sands experienced a net loss of $51m for the quarter. Nevertheless, despite the uncertain economic panorama due to the coronavirus pandemic, the company’s management remains confident, highlighting the possibility of an Asia-led recovery and teasing M&A plans.
SuzoHapp provides 6,000 surgical masks for MPAC Healthcare
In the US, SuzoHapp has donated 6,000 surgical masks to primary care and mental health services provider MPAC Healthcare
Gaming manufacturers donate essential protective equipment to Spanish health services
In Spain, gaming manufacturers are supporting their local communities by donating much needed protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic.
“Operators will need to assure visitors that their gaming and resort environments are safe”
Andrew Klebanow, principal of Klebanow Consulting, discusses the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Cambodia’s casino industry, maps out a potential path for reopening and looks at some of the measures operators could take to attract visitation once they resume operations.
Africa on lockdown: A tipping point for online gaming
With casinos and bookmakers closing across the continent, Africa is following a familiar trend across the industry as player’s turn from social gambling to social distancing, where online is the only way to play.
Atlantis MD: It’s “difficult to predict when we will be able to re-open”
Audrey Oswell, the Paradise Island resort’s president and MD, said that it is difficult to forecast precisely when the pandemic will end. Speaking in mid-April, she added that the resort was committed to paying its 8,000 employees 50 percent of their base salaries for the next 60 days.
Sin City prepares to put safety over style
Once lockdown is lifted Las Vegas may look a little different, with operators up and down the strip preparing for an overhaul of health and safety measures in light of the global pandemic and increased expectations from customers
Gauselmann Group prepares for an end to lockdown
Despite the business impact of the coronavirus crisis which has required the Gauselmann Group to temporarily suspend its gaming operations, the company has taken steps to safeguard jobs and says it is optimistic that arcades and casinos in Germany will be able to reopen soon.
Strong VIP drives 15 percent GGR growth at NagaWorld in Q1
NagaWorld’s gross gaming revenue rose 15 percent year-on-year to $368.9m for the first three months of 2020, thanks to strong growth in the VIP segment.
Las Vegas operators plan for reopening
While debate continues over exactly when Nevada’s casino resorts will be able to open their doors once again, in the meantime, a number of major operators including Wynn, Sands, MGM and Caesars are in the process of putting in place new operating procedures and setting out social distancing measures.
Peru’s casinos slated to reopen in August
The president of Peru’s National Chamber of Tourism, Carlos Canales Anchorena, has stated that the country’s casinos will not reopen until August.
Euromat Webinar attracts key thought leaders and opinion formers
'Getting ready for re-opening during Covid-19’ is the title of Euromat’s free to participate webinar taking place on Tuesday 12 May 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (BST).
Anti-Coronavirus measures close Casino du Liban
Lebanon’s Casino du Liban has temporarily closed its doors, following the decision by the country’s Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafés, NightClubs, and Amusements to shutter all venues in response to the Covid-19 outbreak
Silver Heritage net loss rises due to Tiger Palace impairment charge
ASX-listed Silver Heritage Group reported its full-year net loss attributable to shareholders rose by 215.4 percent from the prior year, mainly due to an impairment charge to with the company’s Nepal operations.
Scientific Games responds to COVID-19 crisis
Scientific Games has established a Hardship Relief Fund for employees and their immediate families financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis, while the company’s CEO Barry Cottle has volunteered a 100 percent reduction in pay.
