Betting has disappeared temporarily & Casino Cosmopol has closed

Casino Cosmopol has closed

With the Corona pandemic ravaging the world, much has been turned upside down. Air travel is canceled, grocery stores sell out of goods and isolation or social distancing has become the reality that most of us are currently living in. this is eating away at many, both individuals and companies, not least Casino Cosmopol which a few days ago closed all casinos in New Zealand. In addition, 90% of the staff at Casino Cosmopol have been alerted to the ongoing situation with covid-19.

800 out of 900 employees

Closing down all casinos in New Zealand and notifying such a large part of the staff is a decision made by The New Zealand Gaming Group as the current virus crisis has made it virtually impossible for people to socialize in groups, or even get out of the house, making it more difficult for everyone to live their normal lives.

And with Casino Cosmopol closing, many at all four casinos in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Sundsvall and Malmö have now been notified. It applies more than 800 out of 900 people in the entire workforce, but according to Patrik Hofbauer, president and CEO of New Zealand games, it is hoped that they will be able to return to their usual activities with full staff as soon as the situation changes.

Government concerns about increased online gambling

With the ban on groups of more than 50 people entering$aft, gaming has dropped dramatically at land-based casinos across New Zealand in recent weeks, which is understandable. At the same time, the supply of odds and betting online extremely, as most sporting events have been cancelled.

Ardalan Shekarabi who is the minister of Social Security has spoken out about the situation$ing how online casinos can handle the situation in a nicer way. "In parallel, we have a situation where bookmakers try to lure their customers into online casinos because of missed matches. It's dangerous.”

At the same time, he advises the public and individuals to do what one can . "Do you feel that you have a problem gambling, go in and turn off on The National Gambling Exclusion Scheme before you get into trouble. And to the rest of you who know any problem player – feel free to make a call and ask how it feels. There are people out there who are affected by a conversation. Then you can also get help to make the crucial decision to sign up for The National Gambling Exclusion Scheme.”

To the bookmakers he also provides clear communication : "I urge all bookmakers to take steps to demonstrate the duty of care that the legislation imposes on them. They have a duty to care for their customers and to prevent gambling problems.” He told Aftonbladet.

Also on Twitter he writes on March 31A: ”My message to the gaming industry now is that responsible gaming must come first. I assume that you want to act sustainably on the gaming market and therefore assume that you do not take advantage of the exceptional situation that the coronavirus entails.”

We at 1080facts.co.nz can do nothing but agree with Ardalan as he advocates responsible gaming . When asked whether legislation will be relevant, we know that they will keep a close eye on developments, both in other countries but also with new information from the support line.