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Gary Trask Gaming Guru - Page 6  The Brook in New Hampshire opens new DraftKings Sportsbook12 August 2020
Despite the mandatory mask that was covering his face, Andre Carrier’s ear-to-ear grin was clearly evident on Wednesday morning. All things considered, it was hard to blame him. There hasn’t been much great news to come out of the casino/gaming industry over the last several months. But today, Carrier, CEO ... (read more)
Top 10 things I will miss about the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas29 June 2020
The Rio ballroom in Las Vegas will be empty this week instead of hosting the annual World Series of Poker. (photo by Gary Trask)The World Series of Poker begins on Wednesday, but, thanks to COVID-19, the 51st edition of the game’s most prestigious tournament is going to be vastly different than any other. ... (read more)
Atlantic City casinos can reopen on 2 July22 June 2020
At long last, the nine casinos in Atlantic City have an official reopening date, but “knuckleheads” beware. The governor of the Garden State is watching you. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced on Twitter today that Atlantic City casinos will be able to reopen 2 July at 25% capacity with “simple safeguards” in place. ... (read more)
Nevada Gaming Board adapts policy regarding masks for casino guests18 June 2020
It’s time to "mask up" in Las Vegas. Less than two weeks after the much-anticipated grand reopening of casinos in Nevada, the state’s gaming board updated its “Health and Safety Policies for the Resumption of Gaming Operations” on Wednesday, making “optional” or “suggested” masks for players a thing of the past. ... (read more)
Nevada casinos will remain closed as state begins gradual reopening plans1 May 2020
Days after major Las Vegas Strip properties began accepting reservations for mid-May and releasing guidelines for a much anticipated reopening from a calamitous COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak on Thursday officially extended his stay at home order until 15 May. We will continue to operate with strict social distancing guidelines. ... (read more)
The Venetian details new protocols for potential June reopening28 April 2020
Gondola pilots wearing face masks is one of the new protocols being implemented at the iconic Las Vegas Strip casino resort. Face masks are “welcome”, but not required. Guests will be greeted in their suites with a “personal care” amenity kit filled with disinfectants, and table games will have a three-player max while the chips in play will be cleaned every two hours. ... (read more)
Spain calls for iGaming advertising restrictions amid COVID-19 pandemic2 April 2020
Government officials ordered online gambling operators in Spain this week to restrict marketing and advertising efforts during the country’s COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in an effort to “protect problem gamblers.” In a Royal Decree-Law dated 31 March from Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego that was ... (read more)
Breaking down the COVID-19 impact on live poker27 March 2020
2003 WSOP Main Event champ Chris Moneymaker said he does not expect additional precautions at the poker table once the current pandemic is over. Up until about two weeks ago, the thought of sitting around a table, elbow-to-elbow with nine strangers, handling the same playing cards and chips seemed like a perfectly normal and entertaining way to spend an evening to this avid poker player. ... (read more)
World Series of Poker not ready to pull the plug on 2020 events23 March 2020
WSOP officials are still hopeful that the Rio will be full of poker players this summer and not remain empty. Despite an unprecedented 30-day shutdown of Nevada casinos and concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak geting more serious with each passing day, World Series of Poker officials are still making ... (read more)
COVID-19 outbreak could cost Nevada tourism $39 billion22 March 2020
Using some daunting figures and statistics, the Nevada Resort Association made a plea to the state’s congressional delegation on Friday, asking Congress to consider providing "immediate economic relief and recovery to the lifeblood of Nevada’s economy." The request comes after the COVID-19 pandemic forced ... (read more)
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