COVID-19, table games are open again with mitigating health and safety measures in place.On Thursday, Alberta Health confirmed to Global News that table games at casinos can operate again.
Casinos were shut down March 17 after the government of Alberta declared a public health emergency that included a directive to close casinos, racing entertainment centres, and bingo hall operations throughout the province.
Province orders Alberta casinos to close amid COVID-19 pandemic Casinos were allowed to open June 12 under Phase 2 of Alberta’s relaunch strategy.
However, table games remained closed. Alberta casinos take varying approaches to reducing COVID-19 risk Alberta Health recently updated its guidance for casinos to include the safe.