Good News For All Gamblers: Casinos in Cambodia and South Korea are Back in The Game!

Article by : Helen Jul 22, 2020

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Updated: Jul 22, 2022

One of the leading news in July was that South Korea and Cambodia finally opened their doors. One way or another, a large part of Asia is launching the gambling market after an unexpected interruption caused by the Covid-19.

An inspection of all the premises and the property of the gaming halls, carried out on July 4, allowed NagaWorld to open its VIP halls and sections with slot machines on July 8. At the same time, the largest operator signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Health. This made it possible to open a casino under strict supervision as part of a pilot project. The representatives of the ministry were able to ensure that the operator really complies with all the necessary rules and regulations. Therefore, it was decided to lower the restrictions for a more extensive number of gambling houses throughout Cambodia.

Meanwhile, representatives of the ministry said that the choice of the game operator NagaCorp as a pilot project was not accidental. The gambling establishment is located in the center of Cambodia’s capital. It has the status of the largest casino in the country. Also, the gaming operator is one of the largest employers and taxpayers in the Cambodian economy.

That is why the health authorities decided to give one of the largest enterprises in the country a chance and checked how the measures taken allow protecting the players and visitors. For its part, the operator guaranteed that it would take all steps to provide separate rooms for guests and ensure the necessary distance between visitors.

Moreover, the gaming establishment has undertaken to place the required number of disinfectants and protective equipment at the entrance to the gaming establishment and inside the halls. Besides, guests and ground casino staff will be required to wear masks and undergo temperature checks.

According to NagaCorp, the reopening of its casino is a cautious approach, and hence the guidelines issued by the MOH must be implemented.

If the gambling establishment shows really positive changes and the epidemiological situation does not worsen, this will be an excellent signal for smaller operators to restart the gambling market across the country.

Equally, important news is that one of the largest casinos in South Korea opened its doors on July 1. Kangwon Land was officially closed back on February 23 after disappointing results and increased cases of coronavirus infection. What’s more, on May 27, the game operator held a closed rehearsal to open the gaming halls. This was done to make sure that all organizational shortcomings were eliminated. This primarily concerns a sufficient amount of disinfectants, as well as protective equipment.

Also, the gambling house promised to definitely sterilize the chips in the casino, as well as additionally inform all visitors about the need to maintain a safe distance when visiting the gaming halls. Besides, the operator also installed additional screens on the gaming tables, and between slot machines. One way or another, the management decided to minimize contacts between employees and visitors of the gaming establishment until the epidemiological situation improves.

At the same time, the company’s management said that the gambling establishment’s staff undergoes all necessary checks daily before proceeding with the performance of their duties in the gaming casino. In any case, the gambling market won’t be able to demonstrate the same revenue as is in gainful 2018. Anyway, gaming operators are trying to open their doors as soon as possible and start earning. Only in this way can they reduce their losses in 2020.

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