Business
March 20, 2020
Flutter Warns Affiliates Regarding Coronavirus-Related Marketing Content
The gaming industry is experiencing unprecedented times as government and health officials raise the alarm for the coronavirus /Covid-19/ spread, asking for as much isolation as possible to halt the outbreak, as a result of which almost all land-based gaming facilities close down. Affiliates Should Behave For online operators, shutting down brick-and-mortar venues means an […]
Casino
March 19, 2020
Melco Resorts Takes Another Blow From Covid-19 Global Outbreak
Melco Resorts & Entertainment, through its ICR Cyprus Holdings Ltd joint venture, which operates the Cyprus Casinos brand and has a 30-year exclusive license to run casinos in Cyprus, was forced to close all of its five casinos in Cyprus, after the Council of Ministers of the island country had ruled the suspension of certain […]
Casino
March 18, 2020
Nevada Casinos Go Dark To Help Curb Covid-19 Outbreak
Casinos in Nevada last closed doors back in November 1963, for the funeral of President John F. Kennedy. This is about to change starting at midnight Tuesday, March 17, after the number of coronavirus cases in the state has surged and the social distancing approach to curbing the pandemic seems to be the only available […]
Sports
March 18, 2020
146th Kentucky Derby Would Take Place In September Due To Covid-19 Spread
The severe outbreak of the novel coronavirus /Covid-19/ is continuing and major sports events around the world fall victim to it, the latest being the Kentucky Derby, as yesterday Churchill Downs Incorporated /CDI/ published on its website that the 2020 edition of “the most exciting two minutes in sports” start date will be pushed to […]
Business
March 17, 2020
William Hill Expects “Material” Covid-19 2020 Revenue Impact
A third company from the gambling industry, William Hill, within the space of several days has issued an update to its customers, employees and investors, regarding the ongoing effects of the coronavirus outbreak and the measures it has undertaken to mitigate impact on the company financials. “These are truly unprecedented times but William Hill has […]
Business
March 16, 2020
Flutter Updates Investors Regarding Covid-19 Financial Impact
Flutter Entertainment released an update today regarding the impact on their operations with regards to the mass cancellations of sports events around the world, in a coordinated effort to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus /Covid-19/. Sports Betting Revenue Vital The owner of Paddy Power Betfair exchange and FanDuel sports book provider revealed that […]
Casino
March 16, 2020
Australian Casinos Take Steps to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus
The world is still struggling to contain the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and we have already beginning to see several industries taking a hit. The gambling industry has been one of the most affected ones particularly due to the recent calls for social distancing and recommendations that have been made against large social gatherings. Macau, one […]
Casino
March 15, 2020
Pennsylvania Casinos Shut Down due to COVID-19 Threat
Amid growing concern about the coronavirus pandemic, Pennsylvania’s casino properties have been rethinking their strategy. As a result, four out of 12 available properties in the Keystone State have closed – three in Philadelphia and one in Pittsburg. Specifically, Harrah’s Philadelphia in Delaware County and Valley Forge in Montgomery County have decided to suspend all […]
Sports
March 14, 2020
Sports Competitions Around The Globe Hit Hard By Covid-19
Sports events around the globe continue falling off from the schedules, cancelled, suspended or postponed due to the pandemic spread of the coronavirus /Covid-19/. Football In Europe Off The English Premier League and Football League have suspended all games until April 3, as Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea player Callum Hudson-Odoi both tested positive […]
Esports
March 14, 2020
Esports Suspends Dozens of Events Due to COVID-19 Threat
Publishers and tournament hosts have shown solidarity and mobilized all efforts to help in the global fight against COVID-19 after canceling dozens of flagship esports events and gaming conferences. COVID-19 Hits the Esports Industry Cancelling Nearly All Flagship Events With the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to over 149 countries, the disease has prompted […]