Speaking about the new venue Mark Schertle, COO of MERKUR Casino UK, said: “This is a very exciting time for the MERKUR Slots brand. Following an uncertain year, we’re delighted to be able to continue our investment in the high street and give customers a brand-new experience in locations where we don’t currently have a presence, such as Swindon.  It means a lot to us to be able to support the local community with new job opportunities. We are hoping to create at least 500 jobs by the end of this year with the new venues that have opened and those we have planned.”

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All venues continue to have enhanced cleaning routines and sanitiser stations in place to ensure customer safety. These are communicated effectively with customers, via social channels and the official website. Following the lifting of restrictions in England on July 19^th, all venues continue to recommend that masks are worn however this is not mandatory. Social distancing restrictions have also been removed but staff will continue to monitor the venue at all times.

During last lockdown all staff were further trained in preparation to open again. The senior management team will continue to heed official government advice and will regularly monitor, and adjust the plan, over the coming weeks and months. Safety measures inside the venue include Perspex screens, full machine clean between customers and sanitise stations.

Mark continued: “We look forward to welcoming customers back to gaming once more and we feel we have a unique edge in that we can offer them brand-new, modern venues that have been designed with our customers in mind. Customers can game with total confidence. Thank you to all our staff who have worked tirelessly to get the venues up and running ahead of opening.”