Page 18 - Jackpot Magazine Tunica ~ September, 2024

Sports betting enhances casino experience
Football season kicks off enthusiasm for wagering on games
by David Grisham
MID-SOUTH — Sports betting has grown in popularity
in the six years since legalization. It is a sought-after option at casinos, given its integration with entertainment and the thrill of wagering on live events. Sports betting enhances the overall casino experience, offering both recreational enjoyment and a chance to cash in on sporting
events while taking advantage of all casinos have to offer.
With the new 12-team playoff format for college football this year, sports betting will only continue to grow in popularity. This is especially true for casinos in the Southeast, where college football is a religion. Jackpot! takes a closer look as the 2024 season kicks off. Catch the games and bet on them live at your favorite casino.
Fitz Casino & Hotel - The Sports Book at Fitz is taking bets. With many sports screens, a knowledgeable and friendly staff, and convenient kiosk locations on both floors of the casino, there is plenty of energy and excitement to be had.
At Gold Strike Casino Resort, the Gold Strike Sportsbook Powered by DraftKings is a state-of-the-art venue designed for sports enthusiasts. With 14 sports kiosks sprinkled throughout the casino ready to take bets 24/7, the casino’s new and improved sportsbook provides a premium environment for enjoying live sports and placing bets. The recently rebranded Drafts Bar & Grill features multiple big screens and live game broadcasts. Place your bets and cheer on your team in a lively, energetic environment. Enjoy tailgating fare and wash it down with a cold beer. Drafts is open Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Hollywood/1st Jackpot Casinos are your 50-yard-line ticket to real-time odds, points and over/unders. Guests can place bets at The Sportsbook kiosks located on the casino floor and visit Player Services to redeem their winnings. Bet on everything from football to basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball, golf, tennis and more.
Horseshoe Tunica’s Caesars Sportsbook delivers a full-service sports betting experience complete with in-game wagering, five staffed betting windows, 10 self-betting kiosks and 15 high-definition TV screens. Guests can also sip, play,
and bet in the stylish bar. Watch and wager in comfortable lounge seats and play video poker at every spot. Take advantage of the Bet Ahead feature with real-time odds and reserve bets ahead of time. There is also Caesars Sportsbook App, the official sports betting partner of the NFL. It is the only app with Caesars Rewards. This app can be used for mobile
sports betting in Tennessee and other states where allowed. See Caesars.com for details.
Pearl River Resort is home to the Sportsbook at Timeout Lounge and the PRR Sports App. Located at Golden Moon Hotel & Casino, Sportsbook at Timeout Lounge offers traditional sports betting in which guests can bet on all professional league sports and major collegiate sporting events. Guests can bet on their favorite teams and catch the game from the comfort of the newly remodeled Timeout Lounge. The Sportsbook at Timeout Lounge features 20 TVs, 12 state-of-the-art odds/ wager boards, three wager
stations to place in-person bets, a full bar with charging stations and the availability of traditional sports bar food and drink. The PRR Sports allows one to conveniently place sports bets with access to live in-play sports betting. Place a variety of bets like traditional straight bets, parlays, teasers, round robins and more. Per gaming regulations, mobile betting is limited to on premises at Pearl River Resort and Bok Homa Casino.
Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall has lots of sports action with spacious seating, high-resolution giant-screen TVs, multiple betting windows and a full-service bar. Guests can bet on all their favorite professional and college sports teams in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.
Southland Casino has the Betly Sportsbook with on- property kiosks open 24 hours daily and on-property teller windows open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Betly App is available for mobile and online sports betting for people located in Arkansas and Tennessee. Enjoy burgers, pizza and other sports bar fare at the Southland’s Betly Sports Bar, open Sunday-Thursday from 1 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to midnight. The kitchen closes one hour prior to the bar.
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