Posts Tagged ‘Coronavirus’
Unibet Moves All Poker Matches Online For The Rest Of 2020
Unibet announced today that all land-based poker tournaments will now be played online for the rest of the year. The Spring Edition of the Unibet Open Online Tournament will be May 24-25. LONDON, U.K. — Unibet, one of the biggest poker providers in the world, announced today that all land-based poker events have now been…
Read MoreCoronavirus Attacks World Series Of Poker, Autumn Date In Talks
The coronavirus pandemic has postponed the World Series of Poker. Organizers are aiming towards an autumn date for a possible return. LAS VEGAS — The coronavirus has struck yet again as the 51st World Series of Poker has been postponed. It was supposed to take place on May 26 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and…
Read MoreThe Stars Group Thriving In Online-Only Gambling Landscape
The Stars Group Inc. reported that it saw record revenue in the first quarter. Online Poker and casino games have seen an increase in players since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The Stars Group will soon be launching sports betting in West Virginia and Colorado later this year. LAS VEGAS — The Stars Group…
Read MoreOnline Casinos In Pennsylvania Set Records Amid Casinos Closures
Online casinos in Pennsylvania hit record numbers in terms of wagers placed for the month of March. The coronavirus has shut down all land-based commercial casinos in the United States. PHILADELPHIA — With the coronavirus pandemic forcing all land-based casinos to close, revenue figures for online casinos in Pennsylvania have risen to record-setting numbers. The…
Read MoreThe U.K. Bans Use Of Credit Cards To Fund Online Gambling
Gamblers in the United Kingdom are no longer allowed to use credit cards to pay for their bets. The credit card ban comes amid the COVID-19 pandemic which has caused an increase in online betting. The United States has yet to decide if they will adopt the same policy for their sports betting markets. LONDON,…
Read MoreTribal Casinos Hit Hard During COVID-19 Closures
All state-run commercial casinos were ordered to close due to coronavirus. Tribal casinos followed shortly after and closed their doors as well. Tribal casinos have lost over a billion dollars due to the closures. LAS VEGAS — After all state-run commercial casinos were ordered to close, Tribal casinos have closed their doors as well in…
Read MoreBetting on eNASCAR Made Legal In New Jersey and Nevada
New Jersey and Nevada Gambling Authorities both approved betting on eNASCAR iRacing. Only the 2020 eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series can be bet on. Since the coronavirus pandemic started, eNASCAR has been the most watched sport on TV. LAS VEGAS — The coronavirus pandemic has caused the entire sports world to cancel or postpone some…
Read MoreBetting On Poker Tournaments, The Latest Sportsbook Offering
Sportsbooks are coming up with new and innovative wagers while sports competitions have ceased due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The latest in obscure bets is wagering on poker tournaments while not playing in the tournament itself. PITTSBURGH – The gambling industry has fallen on some tough times with the Coronavirus shutting down retail locations nationwide…
Read MoreDraftKings, Others Scrambling To Find Betting Lines
As the coronavirus shuts down all major sports, DraftKings is looking for betting lines to offer customers. They are now listing odds for Russian table tennis and Belarus soccer and hockey. BOSTON – As the coronavirus pandemic continues worldwide, almost all major sports leagues around the world have been put on hiatus. With that, DraftKings…
Read MoreExperts Warn, Quarantines Could Lead To Problem Gambling Uptick
The shift to online gambling may lead to increased problematic behaviors in at-risk players. Since brick-and-mortar casinos are closed online gambling is becoming more popular across the US. Online Casinos are expected to see a significant uptick in their usage. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — With the coronavirus pandemic forcing brick-and-mortar casinos to close, many gamblers…
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