Announcement made to UK workers
UK land-based casinos will have to wait until July 4 to reopen their doors, but Genting Casinos, one of the country’s largest operators, has apparently decided against reopening some venues due.
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Genting Group has announced that it could potentially close the doors permanently on three of its UK casinos after suffering a loss of income because of the coronavirus pandemic and related lockdowns. The properties reported to be on the chopping block are in Torquay, Bristol, and Margate, although jobs will be lost across all UK venues and potentially worldwide.
One of the largest casino and entertainment companies in the world, Genting Group welcomes over 50 million visitors to its properties each year. According to the operator’s website, Genting has 42 casinos across the UK.
proposals to close three of the group’s casinos could be “just the start”
The leisure and hospitality union GMB represents the employees at the Genting casinos. After discussions with the company, they have warned that proposals to close three of the group’s casinos could be “just the start.”
Company leadership addresses problem
Currently, workers at Genting casinos are on furlough, receiving between 80% and 100% of their full pay thanks to the government’s Job Retention Scheme. Casinos in England will not reopen until July 4, at the earliest.
In a letter to staff, Genting UK president and COO Paul Willcock acknowledged that the company is looking at possible closures and redundancies. He blamed the COVID-19 outbreak for “unprecedented challenges” in the gambling industry.
forced to contemplate some very difficult options to ensure survival”
Willcock added that the pandemic has caused a “huge financial impact on our business and significant uncertainty for the foreseeable future. I am therefore forced to contemplate some very difficult options to ensure survival.”
Union fears local impact
GMB believes that the decision to close gambling outlets during the coronavirus crisis will lead to widespread job losses, hurting local communities the most.
In Torquay, a town in southwest England that relies mostly on the hospitality and leisure sector, the union is concerned that the closure of Genting Casino would damage an already fragile economy.
Matt Roberts, GMB Union South West regional organizer, said: “GMB will explore every avenue with Genting to try and keep these jobs, no matter how hopeless the situation in the sector may appear. We are disappointed that the Torquay site is one of only three in the country that is proposed to close fully.”
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With 42 casinos across the country, spread from Edinburgh to Plymouth, not to mention GentingCasino.com, there's plenty of opportunity to play with Genting in the UK.
We're one of the country's largest casino operators. And, since coming here in 2006, have steadily bought, refurbished and built brand new premises to offer you the very best in gaming and entertainment.
STRONG FOUNDATIONS
Genting UK is lucky to have a great heritage. We're part of the Genting Group, established in Malaysia in 1965 and now a truly global business.
One of Malaysia's biggest corporations, Genting Berhad, valued at US$24 billion, has 60,000 employees worldwide, 4,500 hectares of prime resorts land and several awards tucked under its belt.
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The company is highly respected and a multi-award winner.
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ELEGANT GAMING IN THE CAPITAL
In London, we're the leading casino operator with six incredible casinos to choose from, including our prestigious flagship – Crockfords. Set in the heart of Mayfair, it is a club of splendour and elegance fit for royalty, diplomats and the aristocratic elite.
We also have Colony Club, The Palm Beach, Cromwell Mint and Genting Casino Chinatown London.
CLUBS AND CASINOS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
The Genting UK venues you can enjoy outside of London are Genting Casinos and Genting Clubs. Genting Clubs offer everything you need for an outstanding night out, including restaurants, bars, entertainment, and of course gaming.
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Genting International Casino at Resorts World Birmingham is one of the largest in the UK, with over 100 slot machines, 30 gaming tables and 60 electronic gaming terminals and an amazing Sports Bar.
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Birmingham is also home to our first UK resort – the glittering Resorts World Birmingham, which opened in October 2015. Set on the National Exhibition Centre campus, it boasts the fabulous Genting International Casino offering the very best in live and electronic gaming.
Also at the resort is the stylish 178 room Genting Hotel with its 4-star rooms and 5-star suites, 18 bars and restaurants, 50 outlet stores, the luxurious Santai Spa and an 11-screen cinema.
We sponsor the Genting Arena there too. Just across from Resorts World Birmingham, it's a 16,000-capacity venue that regularly hosts international music, comedy, entertainment and sporting events.
PLAY WITH GENTING ONLINE
If you can't make it to one of our venues, you can still enjoy the fantastic Genting gaming experience at GentingCasino.com. Here, you can play over 100 casino games, including classics such as roulette and blackjack, as well as our online sportsbook, Genting Bet. With 10,000 in-play markets a week, you can bet on virtually any sport, including horseracing, football and tennis.
This website is owned and operated by Genting Casinos UK Limited who is licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission (licence number 537). Details of its current licensed status as recorded on the Gambling Commission’s website can be found here.
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OUR PLACE IN THE GENTING GROUP
In case you need or would like to know, here's how we sit in the Genting Group:
Genting UK Plc is a, wholly-owned subsidiary of Genting Malaysia Berhad.
Genting Malaysia and Genting Singapore are members of the Genting Group.
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The Genting Group is the collective name for Genting Berhad and its subsidiaries and associates.