Isaac Haxton called for Las Vegas poker players to stop playing due to increased COVID-19 cases in Nevada. Nearly 1% of all Nevadans tested positive for the virus just in the past week. The high-stakes pro also pleaded with operators to call off upcoming live tournament events.

Isaac Haxton pleaded with Las Vegas poker players to stop playing cards for a while. (Image: thescore.com)

Even during a global health pandemic, poker in Las Vegas is still booming. Out of the 31 card rooms in town that were open pre-coronavirus, 19 have since returned to business. And there certainly isn’t a shortage on action despite Governor Steve Sisolak’s recent 25% capacity restrictions.

Even with limits on capacity, the poker tournament scene is ramping up with the upcoming WSOP Main Event final table at the Rio, a series of $10,000 buy-in events at Wynn, and a major-ish series over at Bally’s running until early January. Haxton referred to these events as “irresponsible” on Twitter.