William Hill US and Eldorado Resorts will partner to open two newly constructed sports books in Iowa at the latter’s Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf and Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo. 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 the bookmaker’s mobile app, kiosks, and InPlay wagering menu.
The sportsbook at the Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf, located on the Iowa-Illinois border in the “Quad Cities” region, 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.
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.
“We are thrilled to build on our already extensive relationship with Eldorado Resorts as the sports betting industry continues to gain momentum,” said David Grolman, President of Retail Operations for William Hill US. “As a growth-fueled company, they have taken monumental steps to become leaders in the gaming industry. 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 commented: “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.”