Kangwon Land to Pilot Operation of Casino General Gaming Floor Starting from the 28th

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] Kangwon Land announced on the 22nd that it will begin a pilot operation of the casino general gaming floor, which had been closed to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), starting at 12 PM on the 28th. This marks the reopening after being closed since February 23, about three months ago.

The casino general gaming floor will operate for only 1,200 customers selected through an ARS lottery from advance reservations made the day before entry. The average daily number of customers entering Kangwon Land’s general gaming floor is about 7,000. To ensure the safety of customers and staff, only 17% of the usual capacity will be allowed entry.

Kangwon Land plans to operate both face-to-face games such as blackjack and baccarat, and non-face-to-face games such as slot machines and electronic tables, with one seat left empty between players to maintain distance. They will also implement quarantine measures including installation of air conditioning sterilization systems, installation of droplet barriers between customers and staff, application of social distancing floor stickers, and education on practicing personal quarantine for employees.

All customers and staff entering the casino gaming floor must comply with government quarantine guidelines, including temperature checks, filling out health questionnaires, wearing masks, and completing forms confirming overseas travel history and visits to COVID-19 outbreak areas.

Kangwon Land stated, "In the future, through the Emergency Countermeasures Committee, we plan to gradually decide on the scale and timing of restricted operations and the reopening schedule of the casino general gaming floor."

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