Betting shops cancel draws, Genting closes casino, theme park, hotels
Several number betting shops have announced that they will close their outlets and cancel draws between March 18 and 31 to comply with the government's Movement Control Order.
According to Damacai's Facebook page, all "advance draw tickets" can be refunded after March 31.
Several number forecast operators have announced that they will close their outlets and cancel draws between March 18 and 31 to comply with the government's Movement Control Order.
According to Damacai's Facebook page, all "advance draw tickets" can be refunded after March 31.
Bets placed on the dmcGO application will be refunded to the users' account, said the company.
Magnum4D said that it will be refunding ticket holders for six draws during the control order period.
"We will refund all tickets bought for Draw ID: 325/20, 326/20, 327/20, 328/20, 329/20 and 330/20," said the company.
Sports Toto was also cancelling six draws and can seek a refund between April 1 and May 31.
"No prize claims will be processed during the (control order) period. Please come back for prize claiming after the end of the order," said the company.
The control order has stipulated that all non-essential services will have to close during the period in a bid to control the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
Most businesses, including the ubiquitous number betting shops, will have to close during this period.
Those violating the order can be jailed up to two years and fined.
Meanwhile, Resorts World Genting also announced a temporary closure of its casino, as well as other attractions under the group's management.
"This will include our hotels' facilities, food & beverage outlets, casino, Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park, entertainment facilities, attractions, shopping malls and retail outlets at Resorts World Genting.
"Guests who have purchased tickets for any of our attractions or shows will also be refunded," it said in a statement.
Additionally, the company said all reservations made for stay at its hotels during from March 18 to March 31 will be cancelled and guests may seek a refund or change their reservation dates.
"The same applies for reservations made at Resorts World Awana, Resorts World Kijal and Resorts World Langkawi," it said.
During the temporary closure, only essential resort-based services such as security, fire and rescue, utilities and clinics will remain operational.
Resorts World Genting will resume operations from April 1.
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