Gaming companies in Manila are preparing to re-open. but what would the new gaming environment be like? here are some updates on what is happening in Manila.
PAGCOR issues reopening guidelines for E-Games, Bingo, Poker venues
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has issued a memorandum to Bingo, E-Games, and Poker operators on Friday, requiring venues to adhere to health and safety standards ahead of reopening. PAGCOR is taking steps to ensure the well beings of the people.
Sending the message to gaming operators last Friday.
“As the lifting of temporary suspension of gaming operations as a whole or in specific areas may be announced at any moment by the Board of Directors on the basis of quarantine qualifications and recommendations… an operator is expected to prepare its gaming site/s and comply with the formulation and submission of its “Strategic Guidelines,”
The Strategic Guidelines refer to Health and Safety Standards for Resumption of Operations of Gaming Sites, and Guidelines for Gaming Site Operators to Plan, Prepare and Respond to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
PAGCOR said that any operator looking to reopen will be required to submit its “Strategic Guidelines” to the Gaming Licensing and Development Department (GLDD) at least five working days before the target reopening date.
If the operators “Strategic Guidelines” are evaluated as sufficient, the GLDD will issue a Notice to Commence to the concerned operator.
The City of Dream Manila starts testing for Employees returning to work
Recently City of Dreams a new press release for its reopening.
The city of dreams have set up Multiple testing booths and facilities in compliance with the Department of Health standards to start testing the employees before reopening.
Cleared employees of the coronavirus infection will immediately be housed on the property or be booked in nearby hotels. Those in nearby hotels will be provided free shuttle service to and from the resort.
Those needing further testing will immediately undergo the reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction test (RT-PCR) assisted by the medical partner and will be quarantined while waiting for RT-PCR results.
City of Dreams Manila COO Kevin Benning released this statement.
“The well-being of our colleagues is our paramount concern, more so in these fragile times as we welcome them back to work. Doing the tests will help ensure not only their safety and good health, but also that of our guests,”
The integrated resort’s strong reopening campaign dubbed “Play it Safe” will be focused on the new stringent protocols for providing a safe and clean environment throughout the property.
Thermal screening, sanitation mats, mandatory use of face masks by Employees and guests, and the provision of hand sanitizers in all entrances and high traffic areas in both public and at heart-of-house are among the sanitation and prevention standards being enforced under the new normal.
Each Employee reporting for work will be provided with a Health Confidence Kit consisting of one disposable and two washable face masks, face wipes, gloves, and hand sanitizer or alcohol, while PPEs will be worn by cleaning personnel for added protection. Visual and social media reminders, leaflets, and videos of these new protocols — including recognizing and assisting colleagues and guests showing symptoms of infection and proper disposal of PPEs — have been prepared for the resort’s staffs. They form part of the resort’s education program on the stringent sanitation and hygiene practices. Guests checking in will also be provided with an amenity kit consisting of face mask, face wipes, gloves, hand sanitizer, and a flyer on sanitation and proper prevention guidelines.
Physical distancing guidelines are being put in place in the gaming areas. A maximum of three players will be allowed per table. Gaming tables and slot machines have already been reconfigured and are set apart by at least one meter. Open restaurants will host 50-per cent less of their usual capacity, and a la carte menus are being designed so as not to compromise the new hygiene practices. Menus for takeout and delivery will also be offered for patrons to enjoy the resort’s popular dishes in their homes. Distance markers at front desks, elevator lobbies, entrances, and taxi lines will guide guests on proper distancing, and numerous sanitation stations with hand sanitizers have been placed in highly frequented areas, adding to prevention measures.
To further prevent transmission in the work place and offices, business units will be operating with limited staffing, enabling physical distancing to be strictly observed. Carpeted areas have been deeply cleaned in preparation for the reopening. Chips and hotel room key cards have also been individually sanitized. High-touch areas such as escalator railings and elevator buttons will be disinfected every 20 to 30 minutes.
“We have been consulting closely with PAGCOR, the Department of Health and the Parañaque Health Office to ensure that we comply with health standards and government guidelines, even going beyond the basic requirements when we can, to insure that City of Dreams Manila offers its guests and colleagues the safest place to be, in the new normal.” Benning adds.
