This Nov. 29, 2013 photo shows a losing bet on a game of Internet blackjack in Atlantic City N.J. On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, many internet gambling providers said they've noticed a significant increase in business in the past week as many land-based casinos shut down due to the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
March 17, 2020
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March 17, 2020 1:24 p.m.
Shut-out by virus, gamblers turning to online betting
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Some gamblers who suddenly can't go to a casino to play slot machines, cards or roulette are migrating to internet casinos as the coronavirus shuts down most things involving large gatherings.