The first retail sportsbook has an official opening date.
PENN Entertainment and ESPN BET representatives previously announced in February that the retail sportsbook at Hollywood Casino Greektown in Detroit would be rebranded to an ESPN BET sportsbook, the first retail sportsbook for the ESPN BET brand, and open sometime in April.
An ESPN BET spokesperson today told Sports Betting Dime that the sportsbook will officially open on Wednesday, April 24, one day prior to Detroit hosting the 2024 NFL draft.
Inaugural ESPN BET Retail Sportsbook
The new sportsbook will be open and operational at the casino in time for the 2024 NFL draft, taking place in Detroit, with its first round set to kickoff on Thursday, April 25.
PENN Entertainment CEO and President Jay …