Butwal, Sept. 18 -- Tiger Palace Casino Resort in Bhairahawa has laid off all its 393 Nepali employees due to financial distress as the virus lockdown brought tourism to a halt.

On March 23, the Silver Heritage Group, the Australian-listed gaming investor which operates two casinos in Nepal, had announced a temporary closure of its two properties-Tiger Place Resort and The Millionaires' Club & Casino in Kathmandu.

Two weeks ago, the Silver Heritage Group emailed all Tiger Palace Resort employees informing them that it was unable to renew the agreement as their two-year terms ended on September 9.

"Following the conclusion of our initial two-year business plan and pursuant to clause 4 of the contract, the company hereby notifies you tha...