Michigan: BetAmerica launches sportsbook at Island Resort & Casino

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced Monday the grand opening of its BetAmerica Sportsbook at the Island Resort & Casino in Harris, Michigan.

BetAmerica, the Company’s sports betting and iGaming platform, partnered with Hannahville Indian Community to open the retail sportsbook in the Michigan market on Friday, September 25. BetAmerica plans to launch its online sportsbook and iGaming platform throughout the state of Michigan in the near future, subject to regulatory approvals.

Our new Sportsbook @IslandResortMI is already changing the way Michiganders watch and bet on sports.

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— BetAmerica 💵 (@BetAmerica) September 25, 2020

The BetAmerica Sportsbook at Island Resort & Casino features 14 self-service betting terminals and 2 betting windows offering wagering opportunities on sports, including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and golf. Located 2 hours north of Green Bay, Wisconsin, the BetAmerica Sportsbook features 25 large-screen televisions and boasts the largest high definition video wall in the Upper Peninsula.

"We are excited that guests of the Island Resort & Casino will be able to enjoy a state-of-the-art sports wagering experience," said Bill Mudd, COO of CDI. "Sports fans in Michigan will be able to access the best in sports betting, including live in-play betting as well as engaging and unique promotions at our BetAmerica Sportsbook."

"We are thrilled to partner with BetAmerica to open the first sportsbook in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula,” said Kenneth Mesigaud, Hannahville Indian Community Tribal Chairperson for the Island Resort & Casino. “The BetAmerica Sportsbook is a fantastic addition to our gaming options and combined with our other entertainment opportunities — including two 18-hole championship golf courses — it provides another great reason for people to visit."