'It's important to the staff, especially, and the people visiting.'Īccording to a news release, the OLG has 'decided to close casino operations in Ontario. 'This is good news,' Dunlop told OrilliaMatters. On Sunday afternoon, Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop confirmed the OLG has stepped in and forced the closure. However, the operator balked at the idea and kept the doors open. On Friday, Unifor 1090, the union representing the bulk of employees at Casino Rama, pleaded with Gateway Casinos and Entertainment to follow Quebec's lead and close the gambling facility east of Orillia.

Casino Rama's Facebook page says it will be closing at 10 p.m. The release notes the closures will be complete within 24 hours. 'OLG, working with all our casino service providers, is confirming that an orderly shutdown of all casinos across Ontario has begun.' 'The health and safety of casino customers and employees is a priority for OLG and its service providers,' notes a press release. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has ordered all Ontario casinos to close operations amid growing concerns about the COVID-19 virus, which has been declared a global pandemic. Casino Rama is shutting down - temporarily.

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