Regulators Reject Apocalyptic Scenario For U.S. Casinos

• Strong recovery predicted by state gaming regulators
• American Gaming Association seeks relief from U.S. Congress
• Tribal casinos request $18bn in federal aid

As doomsday projections continue to define the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. gaming regulators are keeping a stiff upper lip even after ordering their casinos to close their doors.

Ronnie Jones, the chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, described a harrowing journey after driving this week from the state capital of Baton Rouge to New Orleans.