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…
PGA Championship Postponed, Masters Targeting October Rescheduling
The PGA Championship scheduled for May 14-17 in San Francisco at TPC Harding Park has been postponed because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It’s the second golf major to be…
Caesars Announces North American Venues Shut Down Due to COVID-19
After governors in several states had already issued orders to temporarily close casinos because of the COVID-19 coronavirus, Caesars Entertainment Corp. announced late Tuesday that it would shut down all…