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Cashless gambling? How coronavirus may change Canada’s casinos
coronavirus restrictions start to ease across the country, Canadians may soon be able to hit the slots and roulette tables as casinos slowly start to reopen.But the scene of the gambling floor may look different. Patrons may be met with spaced out slot machines, dealers behind plexiglass shields and sanitizer stations at every corner.And soon, customers may be able to gamble using digital payments, like Apple Pay, according to Paul Burns, president and CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association.“We have been working on the cashless payment option since last spring, so it’s fortuitous timing,” he said.