Operator News
US – Churchill Downs to launch BetAmerica sports betting
By Phil - 6 August 2020
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) will launch its BetAmerica sports betting and iGaming platform in Michigan through a partnership with Hannahville Indian Community.
It will open a retail BetAmerica sportsbook at Island Resort & Casino in Harris, and BetAmerica online sportsbook and iGaming platform available throughout the state of Michigan, subject to gaming license and regulatory approvals.
“We are pleased to be able to offer sports fans throughout Michigan our innovative BetAmerica sportsbook and iGaming product,” said Bill Mudd, COO of CDI. “Guests of Island Resort & Casino, as well as online players in the Michigan, will be able to access sports betting, the best in online casino games and unique promotions through BetAmerica.”
“We are incredibly excited about our new partnership with BetAmerica,” said Kenneth Meshigaud, Hannahville Indian Community Tribal Chairperson for the Island Resort & Casino. “The BetAmerica sportsbook will expand upon our already compelling number of entertainment options, and provides another great reason for people to come and visit us up here on Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula.”
Michigan residents will be able to visit BetAmerica.com to place online bets on professional teams as well as wager on collegiate sports and other major sporting events from around the world, subject to gaming license and regulatory approvals. BetAmerica sportsbooks are currently available in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Mississippi.
