“Development of our temporary sportsbook, located adjacent to High Limits, is already underway and expected to launch by year-end. Speaking to WTAE Action News, Rivers Casino spokesman Jack Horner explained the casino’s plans for the development of the sportsbook and where its permanent home would ultimately be located.
A provisional opening date for the sportsbook in a temporary home at the casino has been earmarked for December 1, according to a report from KDKA-TV. While this initial approval is dependant upon the Rivers Casino’s ability to establish an operation that meets with the the board’s approval, this last stage is considered to be something of a formality. Ever since the U.S Supreme Court ruled to strike down the laws that barred state-authorized sports gambling outside of Nevada in May, Pennsylvania has been moving forward with plans to legalize sports betting and deciding which outlets would be granted licenses to open the state’s first sportsbooks.įor those looking to place a bet on a Pittsburgh Steelers game when they visit Heinz Field, life is set to become much easier after the Rivers Casino just across the road was granted one of only five licenses given out by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board a few weeks ago.
