The pandemic forced casinos to shut down
The gambling industry, like many others, did not escape the impact of COVID-19. Casinos were not considered essential services, leading to months of closures and compounding economic losses.
- Every U.S. casino shuttered in March 2020; an estimated 616,000 gaming employees were unable to work.
- The subsequent two-month shutdown led to $105B in lost economic activity and more than $2B in lost gaming taxes.
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