{"id":253,"date":"2024-06-26T16:35:45","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T13:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lionslotsnodepositbonuscodes.icu\/2024\/06\/26\/casinos-seek-government-support-amidst-covid-19-restrictions\/"},"modified":"2024-06-26T16:35:45","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T13:35:45","slug":"casinos-seek-government-support-amidst-covid-19-restrictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lionslotsnodepositbonuscodes.icu\/2024\/06\/26\/casinos-seek-government-support-amidst-covid-19-restrictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Casinos Seek Government Support Amidst COVID-19 Restrictions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BE1Dt5I_8cw\"\n    frameborder=\"0\"\n    allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n    allowfullscreen><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) chief executive, Michael Dugher, has appealed to the British government for financial support for casinos, which are being affected by COVID-19 restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>Casinos are a crucial component of the UK economy and a key part of the hospitality sector. Dugher highlighted that any limitations would have a &#8220;substantial effect&#8221; on casinos.<\/p>\n<p>A BGC report reveals that there are currently 120 casinos in the UK, employing approximately 11,600 individuals, generating \u00a3600 million in taxes and contributing \u00a31.2 billion to the economy. <\/p>\n<p>Dugher asserted that gambling establishments merely seek &#8220;confirmation&#8221; if further limitations are imposed.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Casinos, akin to numerous other enterprises within the hospitality sector, are simply seeking assurances that they will receive comprehensive governmental backing should the pandemic necessitate more stringent constraints.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in the day, BGC associates detailed their corporate social responsibility objectives in their 2021 CSR report, encompassing collaboration with local communities and endeavors to mitigate their environmental footprint.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to the iGaming newsletter. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) chief executive, Michael Dugher, has appealed to the British government for financial support for casinos, which are being affected by COVID-19 restrictions. 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