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New Zealand Casinos Reopen Without Restrictions
NewsOctober 20, 2020·1 min read

New Zealand Casinos Reopen Without Restrictions


Casinos in New Zealand have been allowed to reopen without any restrictions or additional disinfection measures. The New Zealand government made this decision due to the country's positive COVID-19 case dynamics. New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stated that there are no signs of worsening epidemiological situation.

SkyCity Casino in Auckland is celebrating its full reopening with a large-scale light show at the iconic Sky Tower. The casino's management wants to express their gratitude to Auckland residents for uniting in the ongoing battle against COVID-19.

In contrast, other former British colonies, such as the United States, have reopened casinos with specific safety conditions. In Los Angeles, casinos have started opening outdoors. In the Asian gambling hub of Macau, all gambling industry workers are required to wear masks until the end of March.

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