Thursday will see casinos and bingo halls re-open in the province.

All seven SIGA casino properties are re-opening to the public today at 6 p.m. SIGA indicates it will reopen in a reduced capacity to ensure adherence to the public health guidelines as well as offering select gaming and food service. As well everyone working at the casino as well as everyone visiting the casino must wear a mask or face shield.

Bingo halls will be required to develop a risk mitigation strategy to manage operations in a safe and effective manner, including physical distancing and cleaning and disinfection protocols.

SIGA’s Health and Safety precautionary measures include:

Markers are placed outside and inside the casino to encourage physical distancing

-All team members and guests must pass a pre-screening process prior to casino entry

-All team members and guests must sanitize their hands prior to casino entry

-All team members and guests are required to wear a mask or face shield

-Non-contact temperature checks may be administered

-Hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes are readily available for all guests

-High touch areas are cleaned frequently and deep cleans occur every night

-Slot machines are sanitized every hour and upon request

-Plexiglass barriers are installed at but not limited to our Players Club desk, Cage cashier windows, Delis

-Where possible, close contact and required touchpoints have been eliminated

-All team members have received training on Covid-19 safety protocols