While we wait for the world to get back to normal, the gambling shut down has had a huge impact on Vegas casino workers. Everyone from dealers and pit bosses to bartenders, waitresses, cleaning staff, bellhops and more… all waiting to see what happened. CDC Gaming Reports says that the Sands Corporation, who run the Venetian and Palazzo, continue to pay their 10,000 employees during closure. Last week they announced that they will also pay the 1,200 employees working in the resorts’ 14 restaurants run by third-parties. Hourly and part-time workers will receive a weekly stipend. Meanwhile, Caesars has been…

Betfred USA has opened their first of four new sports books at the Grand Falls Casino in Iowa. The 3,500-square-foot facility is located in a renovated stage area adjacent to the main gaming floor. They also plan to launch an online app to accompany the physical sports book. Iowa is the first entry into the US market for the British bookmaker, with plans to open in east three more states this year, including Pennsylvania and Colorado. Betfred has operated in Great Britain since 1967. To read more about Betfred USA and their new Iowa location visit the Sioux City Journal.

In what probably comes as no surprise to most Americans, President Trump recently announced continued social distancing through April, which means the US casino closures will almost certainly continue. Details about this extension and the most recent Coronavirus updates may come as early as tonight. Those recommendations include refraining from social gatherings of more than 10 people, working from home if possible, and eschewing any discretionary travel. It also includes maintaining a minimum of six feet of distance between people known or suspected to have the Coronavirus. Obviously, this will profoundly affect US Casinos. The projected peak death rate is…

Ah, the Tropicana Las Vegas. An actual landmark. One we have teased a bit over the years, but still one of the oldest and most recognizable names in Sin City. But are it’s days on the Strip over? Last week, owners Penn National announced they would be selling the Tropicana to navigate through the financial downturn caused by the Coronavirus outbreak. They are disposing of the real estate assets but it will continue to operate the facility. Given the uncertainty about the duration of the pandemic and with no meaningful revenue for the foreseeable future, the gaming company also said…

It’s sometimes hard to imagine, but celebrities eat, sleep and go through the same everyday experiences we do. Like regular people, they can also cave in to temptation, and try their luck at a casino game or two in the hope of striking lucky. Alternatively, they may look to sports betting for their thrills, with legalized sports bets now spreading in the United States. Ben Affleck Playing leading roles in iconic films such as Armageddon (1998) and Pearl Harbour (2001), Affleck is top of the list for good reason, with the Cali state native known for loving poker and blackjack….

Well, that does it. As of the publishing of this article, all commercial casinos closed in America… for a while. The small town of Deadwood, South Dakota was the last holdout. But their mayor had requested shutting down the city’s remaining casinos at noon today. And when that happened, all of the 465 commercial casinos is America were shut down. Deadwood Mayor David R. Ruth Jr. sent letters to casino operators requesting for them to close their doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike Rodman, executive director of Deadwood Gaming Association, said in a press release Tuesday morning that the association…