On Monday, May 11, Greek gaming operator OPAP began to reopen its retail betting shops after getting the all-clear from the national government, which lifted some restrictive measures related to the Covid-19 outbreak.
OPAP’s 3,750 stores will open in phases, while street vendors will also be able to restart the sale of Hellenic Lotteries products, according to EuropeanGaming.eu. All OPAP stores and Play-branded gaming halls in Greece, plus its Cyprus-based stores, had been closed since 14 March.
Not surprisingly, OPAP reopened with new safety measures in place to protect staff and customers. All in-venue seating areas have been temporarily sealed off, and people inside stores must keep a distance of at least five feet in distance between one another. Employees and customers are also advised to wears protective masks.
In smaller stores, only four people will be allowed inside at any time. In larger stores, 12 people may be accommodated at one time. OPAP stores of more than 3,200 square feet may allow one person for each 100 square feet per floor.
“OPAP assures customers that its employees and agents are working to secure the smooth reopening of the stores’ network and the best possible service for them, offering again OPAP games,” OPAP said. “OPAP also urges customers to carefully adhere to the prevention and hygiene guidelines and avoid crowding inside and outside stores.”
Meanwhile, OPAP Play stores in Greece and its retail network in Cyprus will remain closed until further notice, and horse racing at Markopoulo Park in Greece also will remain suspension.
