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Growing concern about the rampant spread of the novel coronavirus has led to a renewed push for cashless payment processing by the American Gaming Association (AGA). The AGA recently published a document titled, ‘Payments Modernization Policy Principles’ which provides a regulatory framework for the provision of digital payments at casinos. The AGA has been working hard behind the scenes, alongside industry operators to fast-track the provision of contactless payment processing solutions.

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MGM Resorts International, the owner of the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, New Jersey, has unveiled a ‘Seven-Point Safety Plan’ in anticipation of reopening the doors of Atlantic City's premier land-based casino

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The state of New Jersey has been hit hard by recent events. The closure of non-essential businesses across the state has left hundreds of thousands of individuals without work, as unemployment claims reach unprecedented levels. Between April 5-11, some 141,120 unemployment claims were filed, 18.5 times more than the same period in 2019. The State Department of Labor released the data in mid-April, 2020. Between 2 March-10 April, New Jersey paid some $424.6 million in unemployment benefits.

Federal guidelines have been issued regarding the phased-in approach towards reopening individual states across the union. The Garden State has begun relaxing restrictions on a variety of non-essential businesses, after Governor Phil Murphy met with committees and task forces to implement a safe and secure reopening of the state. One of the hot-ticket items on the agenda is how to manage the reopening of 9 casinos in Atlantic City. This task has been entrusted to AtlantiCare in tandem with the Casino Association of NJ.

The NFL Draft is one of the most highly-anticipated events on the football calendar. The 2020 Draft was slated to take place at the illustrious Las Vegas Strip, alongside the resplendent Bellagio hotel, with players ferried to a grand stage set up on the Fountain. Festivities were planned well ahead of time to showcase this event, but current realities required a sharp detour.

Online gambling revenues in New Jersey have spiked dramatically heading into Q2, 2020. The closure of land-based casinos in Atlantic City has fueled a resurgence of activity in online casino and online poker gaming. During March 2020, New Jersey’s online casino revenues rose to $65 million – up 66%. A strong uptick in betting activity on blackjack, slots, roulette, and baccarat are fueling the online casino boom. The current economic climate is expected to serve as a catalyst in online casino gaming for states across the nation. Currently, only New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania permit online casino gaming, while Nevada allows online poker gaming.

Life is full of challenges for many in New Jersey at the moment, from the confronting the everyday reality of living through the pandemic, and so many of the Garden State’s residents losing their jobs and economic livelihoods.

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