Trends Show Huge Potential For US Regional Casinos

Published: 22/06/2020

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Casino reopening in US states showed great success and massive potential for the industry. Market figures showed encouraging news for the industry as 70 percent of casinos in the country resumed their operations.

Tribal casinos led the reopening of casinos in the US in late-May. Tribal leaders and operators resumed business after weeks of closure due to government mandate to curve the infection of the virus. Operators continued operations after the government loosened measures to allow companies to operate.

State leaders needed to choose between people’s health and their breaking economy. States imposed phases of reopening to prepare everyone for the full operations of the economy. Most US casinos welcomed back guests in the second phase of the state’s reopening.

US casino reopening welcomed back excited patrons

Casino operators were full of delight upon seeing eager guests lining up for the reopening. Call traffic before the reopening surged as people seek entrance to the gambling facilities. People traveled miles and waited long lines to get a chance to place their bets and enjoy the luxuries offered by the hotel and casinos.

In early June, stocks surged as investors placed bets to the reopening Las Vegas. The Las Vegas reopening was a success, especially during the weekends. People swarmed the streets as visitors roamed around casinos, malls, restaurants, and pools.

Despite the strict safety and health protocols, guests continued lining up to play in the casinos.

Guests were required to wear masks, pass a temperature screening, and practice social distancing while in the venues.

Experts saw the massive potential for recovery as more and more people visit the gaming venues as days go by.

Many things changed after the pandemic. Guests and employees can no longer go back to some of their old habits. However, some changes favored the guests. Hotel accommodations and plane tickets were cheaper. Hotels and some other fees were lowered to attract more guests. Two-way tickets to the gambling venues were cheaper to raise demand.

Encouraging numbers from regional casinos

Shaun Kelley, an analyst at Bank of America, saw an encouraging market figure for the casino industry. The analyst noted record highs in Lousiana, Kansas, and Arkansas and complemented the encouraging data from regional casino operators, including Penn National Gaming, Inc, Eldorado Resorts Inc, Boyd Gaming Corporation, and Ceasars Entertainment Corporation.

It was noted in the report that Kansas gained 6 percent from previous highs, while Arkansas’s revenue form slot machines increased by 9 percent. Admission in Lousiana casinos has risen by 51 percent from previous highs.

The analyst projected an increase in revenue for regional casinos next year between 5 to 12 percent compared to 2019. He predicted the gross gaming revenue of New Jersey’s iGaming industry to raise revenue by 7 percent in May and Pennsylvania by 30 percent every month.

The casinos in Las Vegas and other regions surpassed the first challenge, which is to reopen properties. The remaining casinos will soon resume their operations.

Experts saw bright futures ahead for casinos that will quickly return work. Experts expect the trend to continue as the industry moves to its recovery.