Coronavirus outbreak affecting industry conferences and tradeshows

[The Buzz]

The world-wide coronavirus outbreak is causing postponements throughout the gaming industry.

Last week, G2E Asia, originally set for 19-21 May, was moved to 28-30 July at the Venetian Macao:

https://www.gpwa.org/article.asp?id=233685

Yesterday came news that both CasinoBeats Malta and the Betting on Sports in America shows were also being pushed back.

CasinoBeats Malta at the Intercontinental Hotel in Malta, originally scheduled for 24-27 March, will now be on 22-24 June and Betting on Sports America at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey, has been moved from late April to 1-3 December:

www.gpwa.org/article/new-dates-announced-for-two-conferences-233761

Meanwhile, Clarion Gaming posted the following announcement regarding its upcoming conferences, ICE North America in New Orleans (13-14 May) and ICE Asia in Manila (8-9 June):

Following the global outbreak of COVID-19, Clarion Events is continuing to monitor the latest public health and government advice one each of our markets around the world and acting in accordance with government and public health advice and World Health Organisation (“WHO”) guidelines. We support the stance taken by the Global Association for the Exhibition Industry, UFI and remain committed to delivering our events in a safe environment.

Unless otherwise advised, our events are taking place as scheduled.

Read more here: www.clariongaming.com/coronavirus-update

The Buzz will continue to monitor future schedule changes and update this thread accordingly.

[ddm]

funny these guys moving events to 2 or 3 months away asif everything's gonna be fine.
exponential growth is a bitch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kas0tIxDvrg

[drifter8]

I am not surprised at all. The whole world is a mess now and noone is interested in any conferences.

EURO 2020 and Olympics are about to be stopped too.

COVID19 is more than a disaster.

Hopefully all will be solved in the upcoming 5-6 months.

[NPM]

Luckily summer is coming in the Northern Hemisphere as heat, humidity and sun light are natural enemies to the virus. Hopefully this goes past within the next couple of months.

[Affmore]

That Corona Virus Sucks I prefer Desperados

[Christiaan]

Hopefully everything will get better soon. Although it will probably get worse..
I have some travels planned to the US next month and would like to go to Sigma/ICE in june.

[The Buzz]

SiGMA Group postpones Malta networking event
Following the assessment by WHO that COVID-19 can be characterized as a pandemic, the events group sees delaying the event a responsible course of action to ensure the health and safety all involved.

www.gpwa.org/article/sigma-group-postpones-malta-networking-event-233790

[The Buzz]

SPiCE India 2020 postponed following Indian Government advisory and travel ban:
www.gpwa.org/article/spice-india-2020-postponed-following-indian-government-advisory-and-travel-ban-233797


National Indian Gaming Association postpones 2020 tradeshow and convention:
www.gamingmeets.com/article/national-indian-gaming-association-postpones-2020-tradeshow-and-convention-233796/

[The Buzz]

Not industry conference related, but a slew of U.S. casino properties are announcing temporary closings.

Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Resort (Wynn says it will pay all full-time employees during the two-week closure):
www.casinocitytimes.com/news/article/wynn-resorts-to-temporarily-close-wynn-las-vegas-and-encore-resort-233822

MGM Resorts International says no reservations for arrivals to Las Vegas properties will be taken prior to May 1:
www.casinocitytimes.com/news/article/mgm-issues-statement-regarding-temporary-closures-of-las-vegas-properties-233821

More closures from Illinois, Massachusetts, Ohio and more can be seen on our Casino City Times news feed:
www.casinocitytimes.com/news/

[Christiaan]

Are all the Caesars properties still opened in Las Vegas? I guess it is time for them to close down too very soon.

[The Buzz]

Are all the Caesars properties still opened in Las Vegas? I guess it is time for them to close down too very soon.

As of right now, Caesars, Station Casinos, Sands properties are remaining open. The Venetian tweeted out:

Due to recent restrictions issued by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, all play in the poker room will have a maximum of three players per table.

Here's a complete rundown of U.S. casino closures:

COVID-19 takes its toll on US casinos

[ocreditor]

Hopefully everything will get better soon. Although it will probably get worse...

It'll get worst in the short term, predictions forecast 2-3 months at least until the graph will decline... and the real question is what will happened with the economy after all this mess

[drifter8]

Who cares about conferences now ????

The peek of the virus has not still come.

Look what is happening in USA, FRAnce and UK.

The whole world will not be ever be the same again. We have to stay focused on the health and self discipline of our fellows, relatives and people we love.

Social isolation is the best way to reduce the number of ill people and the spread of disease.

[detor]

It will get much worse until it gets better, as they say. We can forget about all common activities for 3, 4 months at least...let's just hope the damage won't be too dramatic, although at the moment it looks like it will...social isolating since a while now, it's a must.

[fullbenefit]

Do you guys think that the summer heat will destroy the virus?

[ocreditor]

Do you guys think that the summer heat will destroy the virus?

It'll slow the infections big time that's for sure because it'll not live too long on surfaces and on the air but it'll not destroy it..

[Former Member 14]

Do you guys think that the summer heat will destroy the virus?

Apparently the temp needs to be 40C (104F) or above.

If it had hit here in AU at the midst of our scorching summer, the spread would certainly be far, far less. But, as we're now in autumn (fall), it's going to get far worse out here, before, it starts to turn and improve.

Aside from coronavirus, we're facing a double whammy, where the seasonal-flu-virus will be on our doorstep too.

[antonio_moreau]

all sports events and matches were canceled. but what scares me most is the impending economic crisis

[Christiaan]

Due to recent restrictions issued by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, all play in the poker room will have a maximum of three players per table.

Table games like roulette and blackjack are way worse. People are much closer to each other.
And everyone passing the chips around all the time and touching it. (also for poker).

[ocreditor]

Table games like roulette and blackjack are way worse. People are much closer to each other.
And everyone passing the chips around all the time and touching it. (also for poker).

Good point