{"id":711,"date":"2020-04-18T23:21:29","date_gmt":"2020-04-18T13:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uberpokies.org\/?p=711"},"modified":"2020-04-24T23:27:01","modified_gmt":"2020-04-24T13:27:01","slug":"australian-casinos-feel-the-heat-of-coronavirus-consequences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uberpokies.org\/australian-casinos-feel-the-heat-of-coronavirus-consequences\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian casinos feel the heat of Coronavirus consequences"},"content":{"rendered":"
The first truly global epidemic in centuries has left the planet in a state of confusion and panic. All around the world, economies are crashing leaving many businesses scrambling for survival and the gambling sector is no exception.<\/p>\n
Australia has taken measures similar to many countries, compelling its citizens to stay at home and practice social distancing if they need to go out into public.\u00a0 Crown Resorts, a major gaming and entertainment corporation, has felt the effects of this with their business slowing down significantly in recent weeks.<\/p>\n
Crown operations suspended<\/strong><\/p>\n Crown Resorts announced in early March that it would be adhering to all prescribed safety measures. The electronic gaming tables and slots at its Melbourne casino venue were shut down, but the casinos themselves remained open, drawing widespread public criticism.<\/p>\n In light of the fact that the strict measures imposed by the government to fight the spread of COVID-19 require all non-essential; businesses to completely halt operations, Crown\u2019s decision to remain partially open drew the ire of many.<\/p>\n