Casinos open to just vaccinated punters
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SINGAPORE, 19 October 2021: Singapore’s casino resortsclosed the door on non-vaccinated visitors as of last week by introducing a newrule requiring punters to show proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 ornatural immunity.
Marina Bay Sands casino resort stated on its website that itis open only for “fully vaccinated, have a valid negative pre-event testresult, or have a valid exemption” from such a test, or have proof ofrecovery from Covid-19.
Resorts World Sentosa noted that “in line with the latestCovid-19 regulations, only fully vaccinated persons are permitted to enter thecasino” starting 15 October.
Both resorts have previously reported Covid-19 cases at theproperties and have to undergo a strict quarantine that closed the resorts foraround 14 days.
The latest development was first reported by GGRAsia, a specialised online news service focusing on casinos.
Resorts World Sentosa, operated by Genting Singapore Ltd,confirmed that only two players were allowed simultaneously per gaming table.Alternate slots and electronic table games machines are being “kept empty”.
Marina Bay Sands is run by a unit of United States-basedcasino group Las Vegas Sands Corp, which is also the parent of Macau operatorSands China Ltd.
The Marina Bay Sands statement also reiterated that undersafe-distancing measures, there were “limitations on the number of patronsin private salons and at each gaming table, while electronic gaming machinesand slots will be placed at least one metre [3.3 feet] apart,” accordingto the GGRAsia report.
From 20 October, Marina Bay Sands will implement theso-called “vaccination-differentiated safe management measures”across the entire property, including the hotel and shopping mall.
