People ride bicycles along the Las Vegas Strip mostly devoid of the usual crowds after casinos have been ordered to shut down due to the new coronavirus, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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.