Albertas bingo parlors are preparing to unlock their doors under Phase 3 of the provincial reopening strategy, probably sometime toward the end of March. These establishments are keen to resume operations after being shuttered for a large portion of the COVID-19 crisis. They were initially scheduled to reopen alongside casinos and horse racing venues in early March, but that date has been delayed.
Precautionary measures such as face coverings, disinfection protocols, and temperature screenings will be implemented. Despite these safeguards, some individuals might be reluctant to immediately return to bingo facilities.
The shutdowns have had a substantial effect on state income. Gaming revenue for the 2020-2021 financial year reached only CA$5.27 billion, significantly below the pre-pandemic projection of CA$14 billion. The administration is anticipating revenues of CA$12.5 billion in 2021-2022.
The Mahayana perspective suggests a high probability of achieving this objective, primarily due to the substantial backlog of unmet needs within the gaming sector.
