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PAGCOR suspends casino ops, other gaming activities due to COVID-19


The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced Sunday  that it suspends all gaming operations in response to the efforts at preventing the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

In a Facebook post on Sunday, PAGGOR said the suspension applies to land-based casinos, electronic games, bingo, sports betting, poker and slot machine clubs, and other activities regulated by PAGCOR.

“This measure is intended to ensure the safety of both gaming employees and customers, and eventually the general public,” PAGCOR said.

Likewise, he said the suspension will last for the duration of the National Capital Region (NCR) community quarantine imposed by the government.

However, restaurants and food outlets within the gaming areas will remain open in accordance with Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea’s directive, it added.

Also, hotels where the casinos and gaming facilities are located may continue to accommodate guests. But they are discouraged from hosting large functions and events.

“As regards Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO), only a minimum number of workers will be allowed in their workplaces,” PAGCOR said.

“The rest of POGO workers will be restricted to their respective living quarters where they will observe social distancing and quarantine protocols,” it added. —Joviland Rita/LBG, GMA News

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