{"id":33871,"date":"2020-03-16T20:10:18","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T21:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/?p=33871"},"modified":"2020-03-17T16:23:13","modified_gmt":"2020-03-17T16:23:13","slug":"live-updates-casinos-throughout-the-us-shutter-amid-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/live-updates-casinos-throughout-the-us-shutter-amid-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Updates: Casinos Throughout The US Shutter Amid Coronavirus"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is an ongoing story and will be updated regularly\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The uncontrollable spread of COVID-19<\/strong> has brought the casino industry<\/strong> to a grinding halt. Across the country, properties are beginning to close their doors to casual and experts bettors in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.<\/p>\n

Though many gamblers will turn to horse betting<\/strong>, online casinos<\/strong> and online poker<\/strong>, our staff at PlayUSA<\/em> wants to keep you up to date with a list of casino properties that have suspended operations in the wake of this global pandemic.<\/p>\n

Nevada casinos<\/span><\/h2>\n

State leaders have not exactly called for a full shutdown of Nevada casinos<\/strong>.<\/strong> Rather,\u00a0Gov. Steve Sisolak<\/strong> provided strong support<\/a> for \u201cany decision our properties make \u2026 whether or not to close.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wynn Las Vegas\u00a0<\/strong>and its attached sister property Encore<\/strong> elected to suspend operations for at least\u00a0two weeks, beginning March 17 at 6 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

MGM Resorts <\/strong>will also close its nine Vegas casinos on March 17 \u201cuntil further notice.\u201d Those properties include:<\/p>\n