Caesars Windsor might be still under lockdown, but it is time for some action directly relating to its future operation. Next week is expected to see a conversation regarding its reopening in the foreseeable future. Unifor Local 444 President Dave Cassidy would aim to see a mutually beneficial plan for action down the road. The unprecedented situation calls for flexibility.
It could be recalled that mid-March, the popular casino resort closed for business due to the unprecedented situation across the world and in Ontario. Back then Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation made it clear that the brick-and-mortar casino venues and gambling halls should remain closed until further notice, as the social distancing practice was implemented.
Reopening Could Happen Soon
Players are encouraged to gamble online with the help of the premium online gaming platform OLG has up for grabs. PlayOLG.ca is willing to meet the expectations of all players with its diverse palette of gaming products. However, the dynamic situation across the province has impacted the brick-and-mortar casino locations and gambling halls.
There are 2,300 individuals associated with the leading casino resort, as this is their place of work. Caesar Windsor has remained closed for business over the past nearly six weeks and it is time for a reevaluation of the situation in the area, as well as on a provincial level. Unifor Local 444 President Dave Cassidy is willing to see a conversation happen next week, as the casino relaunch could take place in the foreseeable future.
The labor union represents the interest of those 2,300 individuals working at the casino resort on a daily basis and they seek fair work conditions once Casino Windsor opens for business. Mr. Cassidy made it clear that the conversation about to happen soon would have to go over issues related to the employees and the way operation would continue over the upcoming months. The constantly changing situation calls for flexibility.
Preparation Work
Social distancing is a recommended practice during these trying times, but there is the possibility of a casino relaunch following a rearrangement of the casino floor. This would include more space between the slot machines and fortified rules for table gaming. For the time being, it is all in the realm of estimations. Mr. Cassidy also pointed out that single-event sports wagering would be of great help for the casino operation once it relaunches.
The conversation has been in progress over the past couple of years, but the projected push this year could be bigger. The House of Commons is currently looking over a proposed amendment of the Criminal Code that could make single-event sports wagering possible in the future. As for the casino locations under lockdown, Paul Burns, CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association, pointed out that upwards of 16,000 individuals have been affected.
He made it clear that reopening would be harder than closing the casino venues, as serious preparation has to take place. The casinos reopening might consider the introduction of chip washers taking care of the gaming objects all table players handle. Mr. Burns said that every casino would have to tackle the issue in their own manner, as a result of their unique floor layout and products.
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Author: Yolina
Yolina has followed closely the latest development on the Canadian gaming scene over the past years, monitoring the land-based, lottery, and online offerings up for grabs. The dynamic nature of the local lottery and casino fields, as well as the opportunities lying ahead of Canada fire her enthusiasm for what is to come. A sports betting enthusiast, in her spare time Yolina could be found in her natural habitat – turning the pages of biographies and catching up on the latest stand-up comedy podcasts.