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 Published Monday, June 15, 2020 Specialist
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online casino gaming By the A.M. Costa Rica staff and wire services Agents with the leading per head organization have witnessed a massive rise in casino gaming handle this year, said PayperHead company. The Panama based sportsbook software provider analyzed how the sports shutdown affected online casino gaming. "The company's revenue results showed that sports bettors turned to casino gaming in droves,” said the tech company in its statement. "Overall casino revenue rose from March 11, the day the NBA shut down their season, to the end of May." The most significant percentage surge came via live-dealer casinos. From January to May, the live dealer casino segment saw a 317% revenue increase, which dwarfs the digital casino revenue increase of 185%, said the company. The numbers suggest that live-dealer casino play is growing on an accelerated trajectory. "Sportsbook software allows players to stream live-dealer games on their tablets and mobile phones," said Nate Johnson, PayPerHead's Product Manager. "Digital casinos use their cool animation. But many casino players still crave the human element." The uptick in digital casino handle rose from $63.519M in January to $93.323M in February. From February to March, the digital casino handle rose to $110.758M, reported the tech company. According to the company, the agent run live-dealer casinos rose from $9.95M in January to $12.02M in February to $22.82M in March. The numbers imply that casino play, both digital and live-dealers, should continue to rise even after regular sports return. The growth trend should remain intact well into 2021 and beyond, said the company in its statement. Johnson said that when sports return, it may help raise casino gaming revenue. "Sports bettors wager on casino games while casino players don't always wager on sports." According to PayPerHead, they provide sportsbook software solutions to over 15,000 bookies with over 75,000 players. According to Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, governed by a Board of Directors comprised of 14 members representing the county, Las Vegas welcomed guests back when several of the destination’s iconic resorts opened their doors since June 4, after more than two months of closure amidst the coronavirus crisis. "All properties that opened their doors have developed thorough health and sanitation plans that comply with directives from Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, the Nevada Gaming Control Board and public health authorities, including following comprehensive cleaning and health guidelines based on CDC and WHO recommendations," said the Board in its statement. --------------------------- Would you visit Las Vegas during the pandemic? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com |
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