Online gambling is the way to go during the crazy times. The last place I'd want to get caught during a pandemic is on a cruise ship, air plane, or casino. Yes, casinos can be filthy places and petri dishes for nasty viral things like Legionnaire's Disease. You'd be surprised how infrequently casinos cleaned chips and the low numbers of players who washed their hands after using the lavatory. I used to carry around hand sanitizer everywhere I went and used it when I played a lot of poker. I had never been a germfreak until I moved to Las Vegas and spent a significant time in casinos. And don't get me started about the players. If you've ever been to a poker room, you know it can be dingy and dirty and seedy. There isn't a more infectious environment imaginable than a poker table. Suspend all tournaments and cash games now. Most recently, Negreanu tweeted out, 'All poker operators: stop. He has a large platform and he's not afraid to use social media to share his controversial views and opinions with the poker world. Kid Poker is one of the most popular poker players on the planet.

For more details head over to PokerStars Blog. They intended to keep Okada Manilla Millions, BSOP Sai Paulo, and the EPT Sochi still running. We are reviewing every event on a case-by-case basis, and keeping up to speed on the latest developments alongside our casino partners.' So, we are endeavouring to strike a balance of catering to our players' wants while also protecting attendees, and ensuring we act responsibly. That included Hamburg, La Grand Motte, and Madrid Gran Via.Īccording to Severin Rassert, 'The situation is highly dynamic and live tournaments are a big part of what we do. However, three of their Road to PSPC events were cancelled. The coronavirus has already infected actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson, along with two NBA players from the Utah Jazz (Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell), plus Juventus football player Daniele Rugani.Įarlier this week, PokerStars announced they were suspending all events through April 10. As the pandemic has shuttered pro sports leagues across the globe, including the NBA, NHL, and MLS, and cancelled basketball tournaments leading up to March Madness, many casinos and poker rooms remain open during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as the number of cases continue to rise as more people are getting tested. We should've known it was coming but it's too late now. Whether or not you believe in the severity of coronavirus, it's here and not going anywhere for a while.

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