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It probably won’t surprise you to know that this week’s casino news is focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, which is sweeping the world. Three different headlines from this week deliver three very different types of stories in relation to the virus, so let’s take a closer look.

Free agency was a wild ride as we saw a number of big changes in the NFL landscape. From Tom Brady to DeAndre Hopkins to a slew of other big moves, a lot of star talent landed in new situations.

Now that the dust has settled, the Super Bowl odds have been refreshed. Some teams have seen their odds shorten while others are heading the other way. Let’s take a closer look at the risers and fallers.

Risers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Super Bowl 55 Odds: +1200

The coronavirus has had a huge impact on the casino world and we’re just starting to feel the full effects now. Let’s take a look at how the pandemic will impact casinos in North America over the coming weeks.

Although the coronavirus has wreaked havoc upon all sporting events, it looked like the UFC would be the last bastion. Unfortunately, with the President of the United States Donald Trump now announcing that he recommends against gatherings of 10 people or more, Dana White has announced that all UFC events are canceled up until UFC 249.

However, White has been emphatic that UFC 249 is going to happen one way or another.

We saw just how the coronavirus has rocked the sports world as the NBA season was put on suspension on Wednesday night - followed by a 2-week delay to the start of the MLB season. The poker world is also starting to feel the symptoms and that’s where we’ll start our first look at the news of the week:

This week’s casino news brings a mix of good and bad headlines. Over in China, the Macau casino revenues continue to get thrashed because of the coronavirus. However, on this side of the pond, it’s mostly good news as two new states have now legalized sports betting.

It’s been a good week for the Los Angeles Lakers. Not only have they now won 11 of their last 12 games, their last two wins have come against the two teams that are viewed as their top competition for the NBA Championship. The Lakers topped the Milwaukee Bucks 113-103 on Friday and then edged the Los Angeles Clippers 112-103 on Sunday.

Now they’ve moved ahead of the Clippers and have tied the Bucks as the favorite to win the championship. Let’s take a look at the updated odds.

The coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on gaming venues are the world and might only get worse before it gets better. That’s where we’ll start our weekly tour of the major casino headlines:

The coronavirus is just making its way to the United States and North America. Just how much will it spread and how big of an impact will it have? It already has some people wondering if the World Series of Poker will go on as planned and it’s still a few months away.

One of the most exciting fighters in mixed martial arts will get back in the Octagon on Saturday when Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya takes on Yoel Romero at T-Mobile Arena. Romero is one of the most respected fighters in the sport to never win a championship belt and it’s that reputation that’s earned him this fight – even though he enters in the midst of a slump.