The ongoing spread and poor containment of the coronavirus in the United States continues to make the return of live poker as normal far from assured.
Two U.S. states with strong player bases appear to be headed in opposite directions. While poker players itching for a return to action in Minnesota got some good news as a prominent room announced its reopening there, California players were dealt a harsh blow as the governor mandated a shutdown of the rooms that had reopened.
Minnesota Players Can Return in Early July
A Wednesday press release from Canterbury Park brought news that Minnesota grinders have undoubtedly been waiting for: live poker will return to the state on Thursday, July 9 at 10 a.