Across the United States, brick-and-mortar casinos and sports betting kiosks are reporting on a significant drop in the number of visitors to their facilities, in response to the threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19). In Oregon, the Wildhorse Resort and Casino was closed for a while to be deep cleaned, after it was found that one of its employees tested positive.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board recently issued a memo regarding steps that it intends taking in the shadow of the coronavirus: “With respect to public safety issues involving a virus like coronavirus, it is the PGCB’s role to assure that casinos have continuity and contingency plans in place that would reasonably respond to the situation presented.”
So with rampant panic gripping the world, and less land sports betting options available, how can sports betting fans enjoy their favorite pastime in a safe and secure environment? This is the time, more than ever, that players can discover online sports betting sites.
Online sportsbooks are run by reputable groups such as DraftKings, FanDuel and Fox Bet. They offer players everything that they’d find at their local hubs, except that the wagering is done remotely on a PC or mobile device.
Players can bet on multiple sports and events, and any amount, without the need to leave their homes.
As more public places close their doors until the virus passes, analysts expect that the popularity of online sports betting will rise significantly.