Delta Corp Limited is all set to reopen its casino operations in the Indian state of Sikkim on Tuesday, 6 July. But the casinos operated by the company and its subsidiaries in Goa will remain closed until 12 July

The casino operations of the company and its subsidiaries have been in Sikkim and Goa ever since the second wave of Covid-19 hit these states and lockdown was imposed to contain its spread.

The second wave of Covid-19 and the lockdowns imposed to has had a massive impact on the casino operations of the company and its subsidiaries in Sikkim and Goa

“The Government of Sikkim has allowed reopening of the casinos in the State subject to the safety norms being followed. Further, the company and/or its subsidiary operating the Casino in the state of Sikkim will resume its operations from July 06, 2021, and will follow all the safety norms laid down by the state in this regard,” the company shared in a filing on Monday, reports India Infoline.

“Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases being witnessed in Goa, the Government of Goa inter-alia has extended the restrictions in the state respectively till 12 July 2021. Accordingly, the casinos operated by the Company and its subsidiaries in Goa will remain closed during this period. We are unable to estimate the quantum of potential losses on account of this temporary closure and the pandemic at this time,” it added.

Delta Corp Ltd ended at Rs 195.20 (USD $2.63) per piece up by Rs 7.6(USD $0.10) or 4.05% from its previous closing of Rs187.60 (USD $2.52) per piece on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).