Latvian regulator Lotteries and Gambling Supervision Inspectorate has confirmed that all land-based gambling venues across the country are now permitted to reopen following a novel coronavirus (Covid-19) shutdown.
Venues including gaming halls, betting shops and casinos were able to resume operations from 15 June, having been closed since 9 November last year.
The regulator said the reopening of facilities would be contingent on operators abiding by certain rules related to Covid-19, including social distancing measures and capacity limits.
Venues will also be able to operate between the hours of 6am and 10pm until Covid-19 rules are relaxed further in Latvia.
The reopening marks the end of the second period of closure for gambling venues, with facilities having first closed their doors on 6 April last year, not opening up again until 9 June.
In the early days of the pandemic, Latvia also banned all online gambling while the country was in lockdown.
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