As our favorite sport events and games got postponed/cancelled, it was inevitable that the Novel Coronavirus would put its dark hands across the gambling industry. The subsequent impact has been huge and disturbed many people.
Yet, not everyone in the gambling industry has been affected negatively. Some might even call this pandemic a “blessing in disguise”.
Find out in this article as we discuss the true impact of the COVID-19 virus on the gambling industry.
OFFLINE CASINOS CLOSED
As our favorite sport events and games got postponed/cancelled, it was inevitable that the Novel Coronavirus would put its dark hands across the gambling industry. The subsequent impact has been huge and disturbed many people.
Yet, not everyone in the gambling industry has been affected negatively. Some might even call this pandemic a “blessing in disguise”.
Find out in this article as we discuss the true impact of the COVID-19 virus on the gambling industry.
SAFE GAMBLE DURING A PANDEMIC
We urge everyone to stay safe and healthy during such dire times. Avoid large crowds and groups. Below are a few of our tips on safely gambling during a pandemic:
- Wear a face mask and disposable gloves if you decide to go to a land-based casino. Do not touch your face with your hands during the trip!
- Try to place bets with your cards rather than cash. The reason for this is that the cash has probably been touched regularly.
- After contact with any door handles, chips, machines or cards, makes sure to sanitize your hand with your own sanitizer.
- Stick to online casinos as much as possible – they are safer and usually can give you the same adrenaline rush!
ONLINE CASINOS GROWTH
Due to the virus, many gamblers are switching from their local land casinos to online casinos. With fantastic interactive slots, live casinos and a wonderful community, players can literary gain all the real-life casino experience from the comforts of their own home.
Many experts predict that the online gambling industry, that is valued at $48.5 billion, could increase substantially over these few months.
Furthermore, Canadian online casinos are preparing to see an increase from 18.6 million gamblers to well above 20 million. In order to make the new customers feel welcome, many casinos are starting to accept cryptocurrencies as a form of payment.
GAMING EVENTS
Like most events such as Champions league, F1, European leagues and NBA, many gambling events have also been cancelled. The popular “Gaming Developer Conference” for this year has been delayed to summer and could also potentially be cancelled. This could also affect the industry.
CONCLUSION
In every situation there are always winners and losers. Many gamblers were extremely disappointed that their local casinos stopped providing services due to the virus. Yet, these gamblers found equal (or even better) pleasure from online casinos.
