GAMING FOR AFRICA
IAGR Postpones ‘Disrupting the Regulator’ as it in turn is Disrupted
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has announced the postponement of its annual conference: Disrupting the Regulator: Sparking innovation in regulatory practice until 12-17 September 2021. After monitoring governmental public health advice
and associated jurisdictional developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic over recent months, the Board of Trustees determined it was in the best interests of the association and its members to postpone its annual conference until 2021. In making the announcement Mr Paul Newson,
IAGR President, said: “It’s profoundly disappointing to delay this exciting event, but I’m confident our focus on innovation in regulatory policy and practice will be increasingly important as we transition out of lockdowns towards normality. “The decisive public health response to the pandemic has saved lives. I think we also need to acknowledge that the abrupt shutdown of economic activity and social interaction has devastated many businesses and livelihoods, but I think it also presents tremendous opportunity for bold innovation to overcome previous policy and regulatory inertia. The conference will still be held at the Boston Marriott, hosted by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and in partnership with the International Masters of Gaming Law we will be offering back to back conferences including a joint conference day and networking events.” IAGR consists of representatives from gaming
regulatory organisations throughout the world and aims to advance the effectiveness and efficiency of gambling regulation.
Seychelles Opens Casinos
The picturesque Indian Ocean Island of the Seychelles, has opened up its casino industry, along with a number of other public facilities. The Seychellois economy is heavily reliant on tourism, and the majority of the island’s larger casinos are situated within resorts. Tourism has been given the go-ahead, with a number of strict restrictions in place for international visitors.
Botswana’s Grand Palm Casino Opens for Business
In the ever-increasing thawing of the freeze on casino operatons across the continent, Grand Palm Casino in Botswana has opened for business. The Grand Palm Hotel, Casino and Convention
Resort temporarily ceased business operations following a notice from the Botswana Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry on 26 March 2020 relating to the global health concerns around the Coronavirus. More than two months later, restrictions have
been lifted enabling The Grand Palm to reopen under certain provisions. These include daily temperature screening and record keeping of guests at the casino entrance, frequent sanitising of public areas, wiping commonly touched surfaces and the deployment of extra hand sanitiser dispensers to key public and employee areas. The resort’s gaming activities have resumed with
slot machines operating 24 hours a day, and table games operating daily from 14h00 to 02h00 under strict guidelines. These restrictions include a limited number of players per tables game and alternate slot machines being disabled to ensure adherence to social distancing requirements. As per government legislation, hotels and dining
establishments will reopen on 05 June 2020. For guests wishing to stay over, the luxurious Peermont Walmont hotel will be operational, with limited services, and the rooms will be disinfected on a regular basis. The Beef Baron Grill and Rib Room will resume normal trade, serving plated meals to a limited number of guests. Those in need of some rejuvenation and pampering can visit the Camelot
Spa where a range of spa treatments and therapies guaranteed to de-stress, re-energise and transform body and mind. The remaining facilities at the resort will remain temporarily closed. “We are thrilled to reopen and welcome our guests
back to The Grand Palm. Peace of mind remain paramount during these uncertain times, and that is why we have enforced a multi-layered set of protocols and procedures to ensure the well-being and safety of our guests. In addition, our employees have also been fully briefed and educated on best hygiene practices,” comments Charlene Ludick, Regional General Manager for Peermont Global Botswana. Guests need to continue practising good
hygiene, wear mandatory protective face masks and practise social distancing. Any guest with the advised symptoms of fever, flu or respiratory problems will be asked to consult a health care professional immediately. The opening of Grandpalm follows on the heels of casinos in Ghana and Zambia opening recently.
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