By order of the sanitary commission of the Almaty region, due to increased quarantine measures in the region, all gambling establishments will be closed from November 22. This period may be extended subject to further growth of COVID-19 infection.

The decision of the sanitary commission will ban any casino activity in the Almaty region, including the largest establishments Macao, Astoria and Bombay. In addition, all gambling halls are subject to temporary restrictions.

Similar decisions are made in almost all European countries, as well as in the USA. So, in the state of Nevada, local authorities urged residents not to visit casinos in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. At the same time, the establishments themselves are still functioning.

Recall that from November 5 in Englandclosed all gambling establishments.