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March 23, 2020
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March 23, 2020 Latest From Our Strategy Experts | | Grochowski explains that the increased frequency of big jackpots in video poker is offset by reductions lower on the pay table, where winners are more common.
read more | | Featured StoryBy Gary Trask With more than eight weeks until the 2020 schedule is set to begin, World Series of Poker officials are still holding out hope that the COVID-19 outbreak won't wipe out the entire schedule of live events in Las Vegas.
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 | The Nevada Resort Association made a plea to the state’s congressional delegation, claiming the current shut down of businesses will be “devastating” for the state’s economy.
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 | On top of the $1 million crisis and disaster relief pledge, the company is donating the equivalent of 400,000 meals across the U.S.
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On Thursday, the Las Vegas resort and casino invited employees to receive complimentary bags of groceries, including milk, eggs, cheese, beverages, and fresh fruits and vegetables.
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To ensure no team member experiences a lapse in medical benefit coverage, beginning 1 April Harrah’s Northern California will begin paying 100% of both employer and employee health insurance premiums.
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The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Gaming voluntarily decided to temporarily close all Seminole and Hard Rock Casinos throughout Florida on Friday.
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The company announced it temporarily closed all of its southern Nevada properties for the next 30 days.
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Pennsylvanians Against Illegal Gambling says "games of skill" pose public health concerns related to spread of coronavirus.
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The temporary closure of the California resort began on Friday and will last through at least 31 March.
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Pursuant to an order from Governor Steve Sisolak, the company temporarily suspended operations for 30 days at Tropicana Las Vegas, M Resort and Cactus Petes Resort Casino
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Eureka Casino Resorts, which owns and operates both properties, has committed to provide all employees a two-week paid leave of absence.
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 | With most major sporting events canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, William Hill is still offering active wager offerings across US markets, including soccer, darts, rugby and hockey.
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Maryland voters will decide in November whether to legalize sports betting after the Senate approved a bill on Wednesday that, after revisions, does not specify who will be allowed to operate sportsbooks in the state. (The Baltimore Sun)
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Pennsylvania's sportsbooks produced $329.8 million in wagers in February, just short of the $348.4 million record set in January, according to a report last week.
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The Greyhound Board of Great Britain announced that, in light of the current COVID-19 outbreak, British greyhound racing is to move behind closed doors at all licensed stadiums in England.
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 | Due to the circumstances surrounding the current crisis, the World Poker Tour postponed its televised final tables set to tape between 31 March and 2 April at HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas.
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It is expected that EPT Sochi will now take place from 2-11 October, with the EPT Main Event running from 6-11 October.
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Did You Know?
With 92% of all U.S. gaming properties closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak as of Sunday, nearly 644,000 casino gaming and resort employees have been affected, according to the American Gaming Association.
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- Using random bet sizing
- Getting distracted from the action
- Rushing important decisions
- Talking when in the hand
- Showing your emotions and tilting
- Acting out of turn
- Overplaying weak hands
- Drinking too much
- Wasting everyone's time
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