TACOMA, Wash., Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a leading
sports betting and iGaming operator, announced today an exclusive
market access partnership with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians to
operate retail sports betting at the Emerald Queen Casino (EQC) in
Washington state.
"Today's announcement marks another key moment in the expansion
of BetMGM as we extend our western footprint into Washington," said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt. "The Puyallup Tribe and Emerald
Queen Casino are ideal partners for us as they represent the same
high-level of service, amenities and experiences that is built into
our DNA at BetMGM."
Emerald Queen Casino operates two properties in Fife and Tacoma, an expansive gaming enterprise owned
by the Puyallup Tribe. Pending regulatory approvals, sports betting
will be available at both locations in the near future. The BetMGM
@ EQC Sportsbook in Tacoma will
feature state-of-the-art sports betting and viewing technology.
Guests will be able to place bets at any of six ticket windows and
30 kiosks. The sports viewing area will includes a dozen 86"
high-def TVs and a 500+ square foot LED Wall. EQC Fife will offer
sports betting at 22 betting kiosks.
Frank Wright Jr., General Manager
of Emerald Queen, said, "We are very
excited to be working with BetMGM to bring legal sports betting to
sports fans in the Pacific Northwest. As industry leaders, EQC and
BetMGM are two entertainment powerhouses, and combined we will
deliver the ultimate fan experience in sports betting."
As BetMGM continues to expand its sports betting platforms to
new states, responsible gaming education remains a key focus.
BetMGM is proud to provide resources to help customers play
responsibly. For more information on BetMGM
follow @BetMGM on Twitter. Sport betting fans can preview
the BetMGM Sportsbook at EQC at
www.emeraldqueen.com/sportsbook.
About BetMGM
BetMGM is a market leading sports betting and digital gaming
entertainment company, pioneering the online gaming industry. Born
out of a partnership between MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM)
and Entain (LSE: ENT), BetMGM has exclusive access to all of MGM's
U.S. land-based and online sports betting, major tournament poker,
and online gaming businesses. Utilizing Entain's US-licensed state
of the art technology, BetMGM offers sports betting and online
gaming via market leading brands including BetMGM, Borgata Casino,
Party Casino and PartyPoker. For more information,
visit http://www.betmgm.com/.
About Emerald Queen Casino
Emerald Queen Casino first opened its doors in 1996 as a
riverboat on the Port of Tacoma Waterway. After 24 years and three
extensive expansions later, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians has
developed the Emerald Queen Casino into two sprawling casinos and
hotels in the City of Fife and
Tacoma — just 20 miles south of
SEATAC International Airport. EQC
Fife is a favorite local casino with over 2,300 slots, 103 hotel
rooms, and a 25,000 square foot multi-purpose conference center.
Just three miles south from Fife
is EQC Tacoma, boasting a contemporary and luxurious gaming floor
with over 2,100 slots, more than 60 table games, 155 hotel rooms
and suites, 6 dining venues, and a 1,800-seat event center.
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