Moscow Authorities To Close Bookmakers Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

Umer Jamshaid Published March 31, 2020 | 12:54 PM

The Russian authorities will close all bookmakers during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a document signed by Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Tuesday

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 31st March, 2020) The Russian authorities will close all bookmakers during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a document signed by Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Tuesday.

"[The authorities order] the temporary suspension of ...

residents' visits to buildings, structures, premises, intended primarily for these events (services), including nightclubs and other similar facilities; cinemas; children's game rooms and entertainment centers; other entertainment and leisure facilities; bookmakers; and sweepstakes," the document read.

The authorities of the Moscow region have also advised its residents to not visit bookmakers or participate in sweepstakes.