Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’
Phase 4 In Illinois Set To Return Gamblers To Video Gaming Locations
The odds are favorable that video gaming is expected to be back soon, as Illinois heads into Phase 4. This is a part of Illinois Governor Jay Robert “J. B.” Pritzker’s Restore Illinois Plan to fully recover from the coronavirus shutdowns. The plan is to have the gaming and gambling locations opened back up by…
Read MoreThe Pandemic Effect On Sports Betting And Online Casinos
The coronavirus has stopped the sports world and had a huge effect on the overall gambling industry In America, the hiatus of sports have increased online gambling numbers by at least 25%. From studies in European countries, sports bettors are not turning to online gambling and in fact, online gambling numbers are decreasing. ATLANTIC CITY,…
Read MoreBoyd Gaming Is Reopening But At The Cost Of Jobs
Boyd Gaming will reopen various casinos in Iowa and Missouri. Around 45 percent of employees have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19 Boyd Gaming has no predictions when normalcy will return to their business. LAS VEGAS – Boyd Gaming is planning to reopen casinos around the country soon, but this could mean that…
Read MoreMichigan Online Sports Betting To Happen Before 2021?
Michigan may launch online sport betting by November or December of 2020. Only days of legal sports betting in Michigan have been available with the pandemic shutdown. DETROIT – The state Michigan had plans of launching online sports betting in 2021 but with the pandemic many were unsure of when to really expect it to…
Read MoreVegas Casino Social Distancing Guidelines And Table Limits
Wynn Las Vegas will be reopening after the coronavirus closure its casino without the game of poker being offered. The social distancing rules that are going to be put in place will not allow players to enjoy the full poker experience. Casinos around the US are experimenting with the new reality of live gambling. LAS…
Read MoreLouisiana Casinos To Reopen On May 18 Among Other States
Louisiana casinos were shut down on March 17th due to the coronavirus. They will become the first big market city that is allowing for their casinos to reopen. There will be safety regulations in place for when the reopening process begins. NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana is set to become the first big market city to…
Read MoreCalifornia Casinos To Gauge Gamblers’ Temperature Before Entering
The Chumash Casino in California is going to use temperature reading kiosks in order to let people safely into their facilities. If a person’s – employees included – temperature reads over 100.4 degrees, they will not be permitted access to the casino. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Chumash Tribal Casino is preparing to open up their…
Read MoreNevada To Limit The Number Of People At Casinos Upon Reopening
The Nevada Gaming Control Board said that when casinos reopen, they must limit occupancy to no more than 50%. No date has been set that will allow casinos in Nevada to reopen. Safety requirements upon reopening include no more than six guests at gaming tables. LAS VEGAS – The coronavirus pandemic has completely shifted some…
Read MoreProfessional Online Poker Players Are Cashing In During COVID-19
Online poker rooms have seen an uptick in players participating since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Only four states have legal online poker sites: New Jersey, Nevada, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. An online poker tournament had an $18 million dollar prize pool. LAS VEGAS — The coronavirus pandemic has caused drastic shifts in the way…
Read MoreOnline Betting Market In Portugal Sets New Revenue Record
This marked the first time that online casinos have brought in more revenue than land-based casinos in the country. Land-based casinos in Portugal were forced to close in March due to COVID-19. Portugal has ten licensed online sports betting operators and they all reported an increase in revenue in Q1. LISBON, Portugal — The online…
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