Swine Flu Affects Casinos
As the swine flu spreads from country to country more and more public gatherings are cancelled or reduced, leading gaming professionals to forecast a rise in online entertainment which includes gambling at online casinos. The World Health Organization has released an alarm alerting people that the break out of the swine flu epidemic may soon be spread worldwide.
More than 200 people in Mexico have died from this virulent flu and reported cases in the US have resulted in the closing of schools in states like Texas and California. Travel is being cut down, with those residing at the areas that were hit by the epidemic and people are advised to avoid restaurants, theatres, and other public entertainment zones like land based casinos.
With cases increasing around the world, including countries such as Mexico, US, New Zealand, Spain, England and Belgium, the WHO officials are afraid that the flu might go beyond its limit measures to contain it.
The US Centers for Disease Control warned that continued travel by U.S. travelers to Mexico would present a severe risk for further outburst of swine flu epidemic in the United States. Airport management are arranging for examination of travelers who will be entering the US and have stated to be on a smart alert even though they are in normal operation.
Gaming professionals say a continued advance toward the flu will give land based casinos another blow, reducing earnings and customers.
A gambling analyst of the OCA, Sherman Bradley has declared that many people who are feared of being infected will choose online casinos as a major source of entertainment. Online casino sites are expected to have an increased number of visitors while the fear of the infection spreads. The number of options for home enjoyment will be limited, and online casinos and poker rooms are sure to be a major pass time for people during this medical crisis. Instead of risking getting the virus at a land based casino playing our favorite slot machine, why don’t you play online where the casino games are the same and the slot machines strategy and other game strategies are similar.
Filed under: Casino Club
