Penn National launches sports betting ops
The company inaugurated sports betting in Mississippi in two casinos, with three more to follow next week.
US.- Penn National Gaming started on Thursday its sports betting operations in Mississippi: Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast and Boomtown Casino Biloxi took in their first bets, while Hollywood Casino Tunica, 1st Jackpot Casino Tunica, and Resorts Casino Tunica will do so on August 24th.
The company said that it saw how anticipation for the gambling modality increased ever since the Supreme Court repealed the federal act that prohibited states from offering sports betting, and that they were excited to have the opportunity to work in Mississippi.
Timothy J. Wilmott, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Penn National is thrilled to begin offering sports wagering to our customers in Mississippi. Their excitement has been growing since the federal ban on sports betting was repealed in May, and we can’t wait to provide our patrons with another great amenity at our casinos.”
“Every time I step on the gaming floor a customer approaches me about sports betting,” said Justin Carter, General Manager for Penn National’s properties in Tunica. “With the extreme passion in the region around sports – and college athletics in particular – we look forward to becoming a destination for fans in northern Mississippi, Memphis, and Arkansas.”
