It’s no secret anymore that the coronavirus has greatly affected the lives of people across the globe. A week or so ago, the World Health Organization upgraded the coronavirus, calling it a global pandemic. The virus, which started in China and initially caused outbreaks in Italy, Iran and South Korea, has now spread to just about every country in the world, affecting life for everyone. Major sports leagues throughout the world have cancelled or put on pause their seasons until the “curve flattens” on the number of reported cases, in an effort to hopefully slow the spread of coronavirus. But how has the delay and/or cancellation of sports affected sports betting? Let’s take a closer look at what effect this is having on the sports betting market.
What happens during coronavirus shutdown?
