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For quality and services available to online casino gamers, the online gambling industry is one of the leaders of the pack. These online casinos are often referred to by the media as virtual casinos or internet casinos, are created with the aim of being effective online versions of traditional ‘brick and mortar’ casinos, inspiring the self-same excitement in an environment designed to build the same atmosphere. Gamblers are enabled to play online casino and wager on casino games through the internet. It is a prolific form of online gambling, with increasing levels of participation in virtually every country in the world.

If one considers some of the best, and most famous ‘brick and mortar’ casinos around, and in the Canadian world that would be considering casino Rama as the epitome of successful land-based casinos. For centuries, adventurous people who wanted to gamble would seek out their favourite games at these oases of pleasure. Entire cities sprang up catering to this need, and all over the world casinos became well-known landmarks, incredibly popular holiday resorts and entertainment venues. Just like casino Rama. In fact, these brick and mortar casinos have hosted some major sporting events, and in the case of casino Rama, huge MMA and boxing events. However, with the onset of the internet era, these casinos quickly realised that what the online opportunity has really given them, is the chance to increase the number of their customers to unheard of levels. The point here is that the online casino world has been created to be as much like their brick and mortar counterparts as possible.

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Odds and payback percentages are, as part of the endeavour to emulate them, comparable to those at land-based casinos, such as casino Rama. Some online casinos claim higher payback percentages for slot machine games, and some publish pay out percentage audits on their websites. Playing at online casinos you will find yourself using an appropriately programmed random number generator, setting the tone for the games and giving a pay out percentage that is established by the rules of the game itself.

The variety, especially, but moreover the quality of games available on the internet these days is exceptional, when it comes to conveying the atmosphere of land-based venues like casino Rama. In more specific focus, casino games available online are establishing such a reputation for quality and gameplay characteristics that players from around the world are spending more and more time enjoying casino play, the online version. With great graphics, interactive gameplay and impressive colour, players will find all their favourites on these sites, including blackjack, craps, bingo and the much-loved slots.

Each game is fully catered for, with their own variants, prizes and bonuses. Mostly these games will stay true to their brick and mortar mentors, but now can be accessed with ease from the comfort of the couch. No need to get all dressed up either. The games are also offered in different versions, with some playable as downloadable apps and others based purely online. The latter variety are quicker, easier and more variable, but not as smooth to play or as high quality as the former.

The Source of It All

When the internet first began, casinos were able to reach players across the globe for the first time. It was this accessibility that quickly gave the online casinos fame, but very often that fame came about as a result of game developers staying true to what made those games attractive in the first place, in the brick and mortar casinos.

Last week, 11 casinos operated by Great Canadian Gaming re-opened to the public after being shut down for more than six months due to the pandemic.

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This week, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment is reopening all of its casinos - except for Casino Rama.

Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 8, locations in Woodstock, Clinton and Hanover will re-open and all other Gateway locations – except for Casino Rama Resort – will re-open on Saturday, Oct. 10.

According to a Tweet from the casino, reopening 'is not feasible to reopen a resort of this size.'

Under this framework, all properties will be restricted to the government mandated maximum of 50 guests, and will only include slot machines. Table games will not be operational and non-gaming amenities will be very limited, noted a media release from Gateway.

We know that everyone is looking forward to Casino Rama Resort will opening, however, it will remain closed for now. Given the current 50-person capacity restrictions it is not feasible to reopen a resort of this size. We ask for your patience & we will update as we know more. pic.twitter.com/f3PI9z1O33

“We are excited to be able to re-open our Ontario properties and welcome back some of our team members and customers,' said Tony Santo, CEO at Gateway Casinos.

'The health and well-being of our employees and guests is our top priority,' said Santo. 'We look forward to fully re-opening and welcoming more of our guests back in the future as capacities are increased and restrictions are lifted.”

Due to the 50-customer capacity restrictions, properties will be open to invited My Club Rewards members only. Invited members will be notified by email with details on how to make reservations.

'Maintaining a clean environment is a year-round priority and it is regular practice to clean all hard surfaces, such as door handles and tables,' noted the media release.

'Under the current environment, Gateway is being hyper-vigilant in our cleaning protocols throughout our properties to prevent the spread of transmittable illnesses, including COVID-19.

Gateway has implemented a new reservation and virtual queue system that will allow guests to book their play time online, check-in upon arrival and safely wait in their vehicles until the casino is ready for their entry.

“This system will allow our staff to properly prepare the gaming floor for our guests, and ensure there is no congestion at the entrance as they wait to enter,” said Santo.

Meanwhile, Casino Rama staff will remain out of work and the casino will remain closed; it was closed on March 16 by OLG, a provincial crown agency.

Unifor Local 1090 president Corey Dalton said provincial regulations are handcuffing casino operations.

“The Ontario government has placed extensive restrictions on casinos,” he said, referencing the closure of table games and 50-person limits.

“Both the Union and the employer have asked the Ontario government to review this cap,” said Dalton.

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“Local 1090 maintains a strong belief that the guest-limit needs to be proportionate to the physical size of each casino. Casino Rama has one of the largest gaming floors in Ontario in terms of square footage - there is an ability for Gateway to provide safe, physical distancing for a larger number of patrons than other facilities which can be 20% (or even less) of the square footage,” Dalton explained.

Santo agreed, saying the “50-customer capacity limit ... makes reopening very challenging.”

He said Gateway is “continuing to appeal to the appropriate government agencies in all provinces to allow us to re-open our operations in a safe and viable way.”