- The casinos were able to reopen last week after nearly three months of closure.
- In Cannes, establishments have taken measures to welcome customers while respecting barrier measures.
Brigitte was there from the first day of reopening. "And I'm going to come back from time to time, as before, confides, behind her mask but still hanging on her favorite slot machine, this regular at 3.14 Casino, two strides from the Croisette. I do not worry. The hygiene is impeccable. "
After two and a half months of closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic (and a gigantic shortfall), casinos in Cannes, like all those in France, were able to reopen last week. With new rules of the game. While those at the table, precisely, remain prohibited until at least June 22, for penguin bandits, a whole health security protocol has been established.
Temperature control
The machines are separated by plexiglass walls "and, despite this, we check that there is at least one meter between each person, so all the devices cannot be used at the same time", describes Eric Zana, the president 3.14 Casino, an establishment of the Partouche group.
Hydroalcoholic gel and mask are compulsory upon entry. And cleaning agents spray disinfectant on the keys and screens of the machines between each player. A little further, the Casino Barrière Le Croisette also takes the temperature of its customers. "Above 38 ° C, entry is refused," warns Alain Fabre, the owner of the two casinos in this group.
40% expected losses over the year
The second, Les Princes, concerned by work put on hold by the health crisis, could reopen in the coming days. This one usually welcomes high-end customers, foreigners, especially from the Gulf countries. “We make up to 50% of our annual turnover there, over the two summer months. We really hope that the borders can reopen, ”sighs Alain Fabre.
Because the impact has been and will be severe for the casino operators. "Nothing is going well"? "In addition to the closing period, the economic crisis will inevitably impact the frequentation of our establishments over a longer period", underlines Alain Fabre. Like Eric Zana, he expects losses of around 40% over the year.
A shortfall which also affects the town hall of Cannes. "At this stage, the loss of revenue for the city is estimated at 1.3 million euros, or 11.3% of the financial cost induced by the crisis," said the community.
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