Over the past several weeks, the coronavirus (Covid-19) has been forefront in the news and for extremely good reason. CardsChat contributors have authored several articles to keep our members aware and informed of the ongoings between Poker, Sports and Covid-19.

In the link below, you will find all the news articles pertaining to the virus and information regarding the current status of events and poker room closures.

We will post new article links as they become available.

Coronavirus: Poker and Sports

People often debate the pros & cons of online v. live. I don't recall catching a deadly virus ever being part of the debate, but the times they are a-changin'.

Here's another new article regarding the latest goings-on with poker rooms.

Las Vegas Poker Community Begins to Self-Quarantine as Players Stay Home

Paul Phua has an idea regarding a virus-free environment for the upcoming Triton Super High Roller Series in Montenegro.

Do you think this would work?

Paul Phua on Triton Super High Roller Series: Players Will Be Tested for Coronavirus (VIDEO)

The Bicycle Casino announced on Friday, they are postponing the rest of the WSOP schedule due to the Covid-19 virus outbreak.

Bicycle Casino Postpones Rest of Circuit Event, No News on WSOP Yet

The poker world isn’t immune from the global coronavirus pandemic. Many tournaments and events — including vlogger meet-up games — have been postponed or cancelled. Jon Sofen has compiled an ongoing list of postponements and/or cancellations.

Coronavirus Poker Updates: Meet-Up Games, Tournament Postponements and Cancellations

The WSOP has postponed many upcoming Circuit events due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the fate of the 2020 World Series of Poker is still undecided.


WSOP Postpones Upcoming Circuit Events, Fate of 2020 World Series of Poker Still Up in Air

The coronavirus is affecting everyone’s lives in some way, regardless of where you live, even poker players. So, how can you pass the time during a self-quarantine period? CardsChat contributor, Jon Sofen, gives us a few great ideas to help!


10 Useful Ways Poker Players Can Pass the Time By While Self-Quarantining

More poker room updates! This time with LA California poker rooms.

Los Angeles Area Poker Rooms Shutting Down in Wake of Coronavirus Pandemic

Another group of casinos have decided to temporarily close their doors due to the virus.

MGM Resorts, Wynn Closing Las Vegas Casinos Due to Coronavirus, Includes 7 Poker Rooms

WPT and Partypoker have a great offer for online poker tournaments!

WPT Launches $30 Million Online Series as Coronavirus Kills Off Live Tournaments

We will communicate and play games over the Internet. Home infection with Coronavirus drops to 0% I don't think it's a big deal , and there's no need to panic. Yes, many things will become more expensive. In the game plan. Because it will be harder to work.

Originally Posted by Transcendence

We will communicate and play games over the Internet. Home infection with Coronavirus drops to 0% I don't think it's a big deal , and there's no need to panic. Yes, many things will become more expensive. In the game plan. Because it will be harder to work.

There is no need to panic if people take the advice provided by their governments and health officials. Taking work off is not always an option for some people, especially if they live paycheque to paycheque. BUT, if people are able to stay home and then DO IT!

Just my 2 cents...

Originally Posted by Shells

Paul Phua has an idea regarding a virus-free environment for the upcoming Triton Super High Roller Series in Montenegro.

Do you think this would work?

Paul Phua on Triton Super High Roller Series: Players Will Be Tested for Coronavirus (VIDEO)

The only reason I don't think this is a good idea is because they have just come out and said the virus is communicable before you begin to show signs of being ill. It would only take one person who has just start being communicable when they walk in the room and everyone will be at risk.

Here is a link to an article in Wired Magazine about how long the virus can survive on different surfaces.

https://www.wired.com/story/how-long...89a_popular4-1

Originally Posted by JoeKampman

Here is a link to an article in Wired Magazine about how long the virus can survive on different surfaces.

https://www.wired.com/story/how-long-does-the-coronavirus-last-on-surfaces/#intcid=recommendations_default-popular_382c0fa5-9490-4af6-bfb4-de58b7e5489a_popular4-1

Good article, Joe!

All Nevada. including Las Vegas. casinos are closed for 30 days.

All Nevada Casinos Closing at Direction of Governor Steve Sisolak

Impacts on Online Poker

How Will the Coronavirus Shutdowns Impact Online Poker Sites?

Dark Tuesday: Lights Turned Off on Live Poker in America

Maybe Brian is on to something?

Brian Koppelman Doesn’t Let Coronavirus Slow Down Weekly Poker Game

UK Introduces Coronavirus Countermeasures for Casinos but Trade Body Says More is Needed

David ‘Doc’ Sands is First Known High-Profile Poker Player to Test Positive for Coronavirus

You are very correct, but they are ambien, since in several countries there is a quarantine in some poker rooms, it is reactivating since several people return to the game today after many years. I saw more than two hundred thousand people on pokerstar

Grosvenor Poker Thrives During Coronavirus Crisis

I hope the casinos open again soon. I am getting sick of being home

I really want to meet this girl (I like her) and see from the outside how we will use all the tips about saving yourself. I think that we will be able to access Comedy program on TV.