Author: Brian Carlton

The biggest question facing Colorado’s casinos isn’t when they’ll reopen, It’s how customers will respond when they do. That second part is the bigger problem and something politicians and gaming companies alike have to consider. There is talk among politicians that the state’s businesses, including casinos, might reopen in mid-to-late May, with the argument that […]

Despite the pandemic, Colorado still plans to launch online sports betting on May 1. There won’t be any baseball to wager on or basketball playoffs. The NFL Draft will be a week old at that point and the Kentucky Derby has been postponed. What the state will have, however, is both a growing interest in […]

More than 900 casinos nationwide have closed their doors as part of the COVID-19 shutdown. While some companies are already making plans to reopen, others question if it’s time to make a full jump to the digital world. Without a doubt, people will want to go out and celebrate when things return to normal. What […]

The U.S. gaming industry expects to lose $43.5 billion over the next month due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In spite of that, companies find that unlike many other businesses, they’re not allowed to apply for loans being offered by the Small Business Association.  The CARES Act was designed as an economic stimulus package to help […]