PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
The Anambra Government has observed the fraudulent and criminal activities through which Casino and gaming operators defraud Ndi-Anambra.
Ministry of Culture, Entertainment and Tourism is in receipt of several petitions for manipulation of casino game machines and non-transparency in payment for game winnings which are serious abuse of global best practices. This fraudulent practice will not be allowed to thrive under the watch of Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo administration and therefore must be dealt with immediately. Consequently, 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 direct operators of casino games in Hotels, Restaurant and Bars to suspend all Gaming and Casino operations with immediate effect pending the conclusion of investigations.
Furthermore, all Hotel Owners/Managers in Anambra state are hereby invited to an urgent and very important meeting with the State Government this Friday 21st October, 2022 on such matters including enumeration, validation of Hotel License and Security.
Venue: Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre.
Time: 11 o’clock Prompt.
Attendance is mandatory as hotel revalidation form will be made available at the venue for all categories of Hotel and Tourism Enterprises. Any Hotel not profiled at the meeting and without Hotel License will be closed down as stipulated by the Anambra State Tourism and Hospitality Law