The attention of Anambra state Government has been drawn to the various misinterpretations of her directive to operators of Casino Games domiciled in hotels and restaurants in the state to suspend their operations as a result of written and video petitions on suspected fraudulent practices, lack of transparency and non-payment of Game winnings to players.
The directive read inter alia that ‘The Anambra State Ministry of Culture, Entertainment and Tourism in collaboration with the Anambra state Internal Revenue Service AIRS and the Ministry of Homeland Affairs hereby directs all operators of Casino Games within Hotels, Restaurants and Bars to suspend all operations with immediate effect pending the conclusion of investigations.’
The directive invited all Hotels Owners and Bars in the State to a meeting which held on Friday 21st October, 2022 to discuss security and other service and policy issues.
A statement signed by the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Comrade Don Onyenji said that it is grossly unfortunate that some mischief makers have added different lottery and Betting activities and organisations to the ban.
According to the statement, Anambra state Government has stated categorically that the suspension was only directed to the Casino Games operators in the hotels and hospitality outfits excluding all other betting centers as stated above.
It said that it is pertinent to inform the people that the Government has identified the owners of the particular casino machine and has advanced investigations on the complaint while the particular owners have temporarily shut down their machines.
According to the statement Government will conclude investigations in a record time when the reported case is fairly handled and discharged and the organisation will be allowed to go back to its business quickly when all assurances to protect the interest of all players are made assuring all such operators of continuous safety of their business in Anambra State.
It encourages all other similar operators not affected by this order to go about their operations undistracted and discountenance the false reports of fifth columnist.
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