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Casino
November 18, 2020
Scottish Casino Employees Fear of Industry Never Recovering
Grosvenor Edinburgh casino manager Mark McCluskey has spoken to Edinburgh Live and expressed his fears that the industry may never recover. Casino Employees Fear Job Prospects as Shutdowns Loom Just like any other country out there, Scotland is also wrestling with covid-19 as the pandemic spills over every aspect of social, cultural and business life. […]
Sports
November 18, 2020
Scotland to Shut down Close to 500 Betting Shops on Friday
As per a new government order, a total of 487 betting shops, over half of the country’s total, will have to shut down in 11 council areas until at least December 11. Scottish Betting Shops to Shut Down on Friday Scotland will move in deeper into the lockdown caused by the spread of covid-19 and […]
Legal
August 23, 2020
Scotland’s First Minister Allows Casinos to Re-Open August 24
Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland, announced Thursday that casinos and bingo halls in the country would be able to re-open as planned, August 24, as the government is sticking to its four-stage phase-in plan, currently being in phase 3. Scotland’s First Minister also outlined COVID-19 continued to be a significant threat to public health. […]
Casino
August 1, 2020
Scotland: Bingos and Casinos Plan to Reopen on August 24
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced plans for the reopening of bingos and casinos on August 24. On the same day, the government plans to allow betting shops to switch their gaming machines back on. BGC CEO Michael Dugher pleased with the announcement. Scotland’s First Minister Announced the Plan to Reopen Bingos and Casinos in […]
Business
July 7, 2020
BGC Says Restrictions on Betting in Scotland May Result in Losses for the Industry
Scotland’s betting shops must follow draconian restrictions, which may be harmful for the industry, the BGC has said. BGC CEO urges the Scottish government for changes in the restrictions. Scotland’s Post-COVID-19 Restrictions Harmful for The Industry The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), which is the gambling trade organization, has criticized the Scottish government for the […]