The pictures of Las Vegas, with casinos boarded up and the Vegas Strip deserted were some of the most jarring of the pandemic, especially for poker players and fans. The pictures were in stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of Sin City that poker players and fans picture when they think of the city.
One of 888poker's latest ambassadors Sam Abernathy got to experience the effects on Las Vegas first-hand, and earlier this year sat down with PokerNews at an 888poker LIVE London event, talking about Las Vegas and the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on the most famous poker destination in the world.