Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Poland
Region
Location of affected unit(s)
Sector
Arts / Entertainment
Arts, Entertainment And Culture
Gambling And Betting Activities
92 - Gambling and betting activities

150 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
1 February 2021
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
31 March 2021

Description

Polish bookmaker Totolotek has announced that it will close all of its 116 betting shops located across Poland and limit its operations to the internet channel only. As a result, 150 jobs will be cut throughout a collective dismissal programme. The closure of the shops is to take place on 31 March 2021. The restrcuruting programme is related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its negative impact on the company’s operations.

Totolotek has been operating in Poland since 1992. The bookmaker belongs to the international group Gauselmann operating in over 53 countries worldwide.


Sources

Citation

Eurofound (2021), Totolotek, Internal restructuring in Poland, factsheet number 103522, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/103522.