Offbeat Odds on Disease Impact
The coronavirus is no laughing matter. But when life gives lemons to online oddsmakers, they make lemonade. Global pandemic from the coronavirus is causing some to stock up on essential…
Five San Diego Tribal Casinos Are Temporarily Closing, Citing Coronavirus
Barona, Campo, Jamul, Sycuan and Viejas – San Diego’s five tribal casinos – will begin shutting down Friday morning and will remain closed through the end of March, as some…
US Sportsbooks Keen to Offer Tournament Odds
Pushing wooden pieces across a table may not be the most athletic activity, but millions of people love chess. And with the Candidates Tournament to choose the next challenger for…
Macau Government Trims 2020 GGR Estimate by Staggering 50 Percent
Table games at Macau’s casinos are now running at 80 percent capacity following a 15-day closure in February. But the Special Administrative Region’s (SAR) road back to normalcy is going…
AGA Estimates $21B Economic Loss from Coronavirus Closures
The America Gaming Association (AGA) released a report on Wednesday warning that the US economy could suffer $21.3 billion in economic losses if casinos remained closed for a period of…
Gaming Industry Analyst Says Casino Stocks Present Buying Opportunities
Casino stock prices have plummeted in recent weeks because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But one gaming industry analyst believes the bottom has been reached, and now is the time to…
Seminole Hard Rock Casinos Open Despite Mounting Coronavirus Cases
The coronavirus has forced the closure of 96 percent of commercial casino operations in America, according to the American Gaming Association. Many tribal operators are also heeding the advice from…
Sean Payton Tests for COVID-19, Attended Oaklawn Races on March 14
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton told ESPN Thursday that he was diagnosed with the COVID-19 coronavirus. He becomes the first case identified within the NFL, but the impact may…
COVID-19 Crisis Closes New Mexico, Indiana, Washington Tribal Casinos
The Laguna Development Corp. (LDC) announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to voluntarily shutter its three New Mexico tribal casinos to help combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus…
Rev. Al Sharpton Calls for Halt to Colorado Sports Betting Licensing
Activist Reverend Al Sharpton wants lawmakers in Colorado to put the state’s sports betting licensing process on hold while they consider the potential impact on casino workers of “unsavory out-of-state…