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Casinos Hopeful for Relief from CARES Act

Here are the stories that matter from Tuesday, March 31st in the world of sports gambling and fantasy sports.

Casinos Looking For Relief

The United States Government passed a $2 trillion stimulus package which will provide tax relief and support for businesses and workers. It is still unclear if the gaming industry will benefit from the CARES act. The relief package during Hurricane Katrina did not support the casino industry, but now with a reported 650,000 employees out of work and $43.5 billion in lost revenue, the American Gaming Association is hopeful the government will recognize the importance of providing it relief.