Swedish casino operator Casino Cosmopol has been praised for its work having remained operational longer than most casinos during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic with its ‘Corona Chat’ being hailed a ‘game changer.’

The casino’s decision making during the start of the pandemic has been analysed by UNLV gaming researchers in Las Vegas who believe that as a country that took a more open approach to the pandemic, its experince could prove vital as casinos in other countries reopen.

Casino Cosmopol stayed open until the end of March with researchers able to find best practices that operators around the world can learn from.

IGI research assistant and Harrah College of Hospitality doctoral student Kasra Ghaharian and IGI Executive Director Bo Bernhard said that Casino Cosmopol had to ‘adapt on the run,’ In addition to employing extra hygiene procedures and social distancing at restaurants and table games on the casino floor,