Casinos in Metro Manila remain closed.<\/strong><\/em><\/a> The decision was taken by PAGCOR after Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte imposed a \u201ccommunity quarantine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe suspension applied to land-based casinos, both PAGCOR-owned and operated as well as all licensed and integrated resort casinos, electronic game, bingo, sports betting, poker and slot machine clubs, and other activities regulated by PAGCOR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The regulator said the opening of venues is based on the classification of each region by the national government according to prevalence of Covid-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the meantime, PAGCOR has said that Metro Manila resorts are checking technical issues to prepare to reopen when the authorities allow it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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