Hey, poker playas!
From “NCR Plus bubble,” to GCQ “with heightened restrictions. there is nothing standard about the government’s quarantine classifications. it is quite confusing for most people.
We hope to clarify things with this special report.
The new classification.
On Monday, May 31, the government introduced another term: GCQ “with restrictions.” The areas affected will be in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal, and Laguna until June 15.
13 areas will be under the “ordinary” GCQ until June 30, while 14 others will be under the stricter MECQ (modified enhanced community quarantine) until June 15.
based on Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque’s press conference on Tuesday, June 1. here is a quick guide on GCQ with restrictions.
GCQ “with heightened restrictions,”
Outdoor sports – Only non-contact sports allowed
Indoors sports and gym – not allowed
Indoor tourist attractions – not allowed
Venues for meetings and conferences – Up to 30% capacity allowed (establishments with Safety Seal can add 10%)
Personal care service like salons beauty parlors and beauty clinic – Up to 40% capacity allowed but only services where face mask is kept on at all times allowed (establishments with Safety Seal can add 10%)
Outdoor tourist attractions – Up to 30% capacity allowed
Staycation – Hotels with Certificates of Authority to Operate for Staycations allowed 100% capacity, other government-accredited hotels allowed 30% capacity, no age restrictions
Indoor dining in restaurant – Up to 30% capacity allowed (establishments with Safety Seal can add 10%)
Outdoor dining in restaurant – Up to 50% capacity allowed
Religious activities, weddings, baptisms, and wakes. – Up to 30% allowed but local governments can decide to expand to 50%
Interzonal travel or travel between areas under different quarantine classifications – Allowed but subject to restrictions of destination, point-to-point travel allowed without age restrictions but guests must be tested before travel
Will poker rooms re-open?
Currently, there is a poker house that is open which is the Metrocard club in Ortigas. Casinos are open as well.
Poker houses are poker establishments located outside the casino. while poker rooms are located inside a casino.
Since poker houses are open. It may be a question of whether the casinos are allowing it to open or not.
We have yet to receive any new reports but will update the page as soon as possible.
But as vaccines are being secured and administered to more Filipinos. We believe it is only a matter of time before they re-open. so stay tuned!
Stay safe poker playas!
