State Gambling Revenue and COVID-19

The gaming revenue that still thrives:

•  virtual horse racing
• KHL Russian Hockey League
• Turkish and Mexican Soccer Leagues

Creative options for betting:

• bets around Tom Brady and where his first snap could take place
• bets on maximum temperatures in various cities

What are fantasy sports operators doing to adapt?

• FanDuel:
  • games based on events such as the “Survivor” reality TV series
  • games on Democratic Party presidential debate
  • NBA Sim Sports
• DraftKings:
  • free prize pool on Democratic party debate such as “which candidate will bring up the coronavirus first?”
  • games on“over/under how many tweets will Trump post during the debate?” 
  • free-to-play pools for TV shows, such as Top Chef, Jeopardy, and Curb Your Enthusiasm
  • paid pools like Aussie Rules Football and Australian Rugby

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