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US – Betfred USA Sports announces grand opening of first US sportsbook
By Phil - 28 January 2020
Betfred USA Sports, the US subsidiary of UK-based Betfred Group, will launch its first US sportsbook at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood, Iowa with the official grand opening scheduled for Thursday, 30 January, 2020. The 3,500 square foot sportsbook has 80 screens, 10 recliners, 22 lounging chairs, two reservable VIP areas, five high top tables, a full bar and food service.
“We’re very proud of our partnership with Elite Casino Resorts to bring a Las Vegas quality sportsbook to Grand Falls Casino and sports bettors in Sioux Falls, Northwest Iowa and SW Minnesota. Grand Falls already provides a fantastic gaming and resort experience to its patrons and we look forward to adding to that with the Betfred Sportsbook,” stated Bryan Bennett, COO of Betfred USA Sports.
Sharon Haselhoff, General Manager of Grand Falls, added: “We are thrilled and excited to work together with Betfred USA Sports who brings decades of retail and online expertise to our region. Grand Falls always strives on being a one-of-a-kind destination and we believe the sportsbook experience will be like no other in the Midwest.”
The Betfred Sportsbook is opening just in time for some of the busiest sporting events of the year with the big championship game this weekend and the men’s college basketball tournament in March. The online and mobile launch of Betfred Sports will follow in the coming weeks which will allow patrons to bet from anywhere within the state of Iowa.
