Some gamblers who suddenly can’t go to a casino to play slot machines, cards or roulette are migrating to internet casinos as the coronavirus shuts down most things involving large gatherings – including casinos.
So far, just a handful of states offer internet gambling for casino games or poker: Nevada, New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania; others offer online betting on sports, but that market has dried up virtually overnight as most major professional and college sports have shut down due to the virus.
Online gambling providers say they’re seeing a significant spike in volume and revenue in recent days.
