RENO, Nev. _ Yellow crime scene tape is strung across the entrance to The Nugget casino in downtown Reno on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 to emphasize it is closed after Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered all casinos and non-essential businesses shut down for 30 days in an effort to help slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner)
March 19, 2020
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March 19, 2020 3:01 a.m.
Gambling shuts down in Nevada under governor's virus order
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casinos throughout Nevada were closed Wednesday along with other nonessential businesses following an unprecedented order from Gov. Steve Sisolak, who also urged residents to stay home to help curtail the spread of coronavirus.