The Betting and Gaming Council has praised “a fantastic boost” for casino and betting shop customers, staff and the UK economy, as restrictions are once again eased across the region.
As part of the latest lockdown relaxation, more than 100 casinos across England, Scotland and Wales are opening their doors today (Monday 17 May) for the first time this year.
Returning customers will have to comply with the anti-COVID measures that venues have put in place, such as making use of hand sanitisers, wearing face masks and following social distancing rules.
In Scotland, rules imposed by the Scottish Government mean casinos will close at 10.30pm and are not allowed to sell alcohol. However, casinos in Glasgow will remain closed after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the city was remaining under level three restrictions.
Furthermore, restrictions imposed on betting shops in England when they re-opened last month, such as a ban on showing live sport on TV, are also being lifted from today.
Customers in Scottish betting shops,…
