William Hill US Announces Sports Book Partnerships with Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf and Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo
Sports betting company looking to fill more than 50 local positions in The Hawkeye State
LAS VEGAS (July 16, 2019) – William Hill US, America’s leading sports betting company, and Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERI) will partner to open two newly constructed sports books in Iowa at Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf and Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo. Both resorts, owned by nationally recognized Eldorado Resorts, are action-packed destinations for gamblers and guests looking for live entertainment, restaurants, and more.
William Hill will serve as the official sports book operator when sports betting launches in the state, which is expected to take place in August pending regulatory approvals. Bettors at both locations will have access to William Hill’s mobile app, kiosks, and InPlay wagering menu.
“We are thrilled to build on our already extensive relationship with Eldorado Resorts as the sports betting industry continues to gain momentum. As a growth-fueled company, they have taken monumental steps to become leaders in the gaming industry,” said David Grolman, President of Retail Operations for William Hill US. “These two Iowa destinations will offer sports fans amazing new opportunities to enjoy the games and teams they love in new and exciting settings.”
Anthony Carano, President and Chief Operating Officer of Eldorado Resorts, Inc. said, “Expanding the William Hill relationship to include Iowa offers our loyal customers a full complement of gaming action and plays an important role in providing guests the unbelievable experience they have come to expect from Eldorado Resorts.”
Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf, located on the Iowa-Illinois border in the “Quad Cities” region, will be the “place to be” for fans from both states to enjoy sporting events year-round. With the casino only three hours west of Chicago, the William Hill Sports Book will become the perfect spot for guests looking to escape the city for a weekend. The sports book will feature 12 55-inch odds boards for easy viewing from anywhere on the casino floor as well as eight 65-inch viewing monitors and a mix of high-top and standard tables which will provide guests with comfortable places to watch the games and events with friends.
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo is located an hour and a half from Iowa City and two hours from Des Moines, a prime location for those looking to take a day trip to catch the action. The William Hill Sports Book will feature eight 65-inch odds boards, 15 55-inch viewing screens totaling more than 46 feet of viewing monitors and both standard tables and high-top tables creating an optimal viewing experience for fans to gather to watch their favorite teams.
William Hill US is currently hiring for more than 50 local positions in Iowa. Interested candidates (must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application) may apply at williamhill.us or email Senior Recruiter Josh Brady at jbrady@williamhill.us.
About William Hill
William Hill PLC is one of the world’s leading betting and gaming companies, employing over 16,000 people. Its origins are in the UK where it was founded in 1934, and where it is listed on the London Stock Exchange. The majority of its $2.1 billion annual revenues are still derived from the UK, where it has a national presence of licensed betting offices and one of the leading online betting and gaming services. In 2012, it established William Hill US with a focus on retail and mobile operations in Nevada, which is now the largest sports betting business in the USA. William Hill US (www.williamhill.us) currently operates 113 race and sports books in Nevada and the state’s leading mobile sports betting app. William Hill is operating in New Jersey at Monmouth Park Racetrack, Ocean Resort Casino, Tropicana Atlantic City, and online with the William Hill New Jersey sports betting app. William Hill is a licensed sports betting provider in numerous casinos in Mississippi, West Virginia and Pennsylvania and serves as the exclusive risk manager for the sports lottery in Delaware and Rhode Island. William Hill also has licensed operations in The Bahamas, Italy and Spain and serves online customers throughout the world from its online headquarters in Gibraltar.
About Eldorado Resorts, Inc.
Eldorado Resorts is a leading casino entertainment company that owns and operates twenty-six properties in twelve states, including Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio and West Virginia. In aggregate, Eldorado’s properties feature approximately 28,000 slot machines and VLTs and approximately 750 table games, and over 12,500 hotel rooms. Founded in 1973 in Reno, Eldorado has been dedicated to providing exceptional guest service, a dynamic gaming product, award-winning dining, exciting entertainment and premiere accommodations. Our extensive management experience and unwavering commitment to our team members, guests and shareholders have been the primary drivers of our strategic goals and success. We take pride in our reinvestment in our properties and the communities we support along with emphasizing our family-style approach in an effort to build loyalty among our team members and guests. We will continue to focus on the future growth and diversification of our company while maintaining our core values and striving for operational excellence. For more information, please visit www.eldoradoresorts.com.
