After initially being told that 8-ball, snooker and darts could go ahead in an area separate from the bar, the Launceston Workers Club has been advised to stop the activities based on public health advice.
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Activities had operated at the club for several weeks, in which players could participate in the separate areas but could only drink seated in the bar.
But earlier this month, Business Tasmania informed the club that public health advice stated these standing activities must cease until further notice.
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It has greatly restricted the operations of the Workers Club, which relies upon its pool and snooker tables for trade.
President Peter Wallace said it was confusing that other pubs were able to host poker nights where players sit close together and share cards, but the Workers Club could not use its individual areas to safely play pool, snooker and darts.
"We got an exemption and were able to open for a short time, then they changed the wording of it so you can't play those activities even if they're in separate rooms," he said.
"Each part can be partitioned and each part has its own toilet facilities. If they wanted to drink, they had to come to the bar area and have their drink there and return to the games after.
"We take names and phone numbers of everyone entering the club, what time they've come, what time they leave, we've got a coronavirus back-to-work plan. We've done everything we can."
Club vice-president David Kearnes said the majority of their clientele were competitive players who brought their own cues and adhered to the rules.
"How can they play footy, soccer, basketball, netball, have lines at the supermarket and Bunnings - you can even go 10-pin bowling where you stand up to play and they sell alcohol," he said.
The loss of trade has forced the club to shut, aside from a few hours on Friday nights when a handful of regulars pop by.
A spokesperson for Public Health said the requirement for patrons to be seated helped to "reinforce social distancing measures".
"Depending on the venue's license, the size any layout of the venue, this can preclude some activities from taking place in some areas," he said.
"All restrictions that are in place have been mandated due to the ability of coronavirus to spread rapidly, particularly in situations where large groups of people are gathering."