Sportsbook Relocates from Great American Ball Park
CINCINNATI (Sept. 26, 2023) – BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator announced today the new BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks is officially open in downtown Cincinnati.
Relocating from its temporary Great American Ball Park location, the permanent BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks is a state-of-the-art facility at the corner of Second Street and Joe Nuxhall Way in the area formerly occupied by Galla Park. The BetMGM Sportsbook features a 350-square-foot video wall in addition to 42 TVs becoming Cincinnati’s go-to destination to catch all the action in an electric gameday atmosphere.
Matt Prevost - Chief Revenue Officer, BetMGM
Open to patrons 21 and older, the sportsbook includes three in-person wagering windows, 14 self-service wagering kiosks, more than 200 seats, and an exclusive VIP lounge. The VIP Lounge at the BetMGM Sportsbook is designed to cater to sports enthusiasts seeking an unparalleled gaming and entertainment experience. Showcasing a private bar, state-of-the-art screens, and luxurious seating, the VIP section represents the fusion of high-end sports entertainment and culinary excellence.
BetMGM became the Official Sports Betting Partner of the Cincinnati Reds as part of a multi-year agreement announced last October in advance of Ohio’s launch of legalized sports betting on January 1, 2023.
Doug Healy - Reds Chief Financial Officer
The opening of the BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks marks Phase 1 of the space, with a full-service restaurant from Nation Kitchen & Bar set to debut later this year.
Tracy Schwegmann - Marketing director/property manager for The Banks
The BetMGM Sportsbook’s hours of operation are as follows*:
- Sunday: 8 a.m. – Midnight
- Monday: 11 a.m. – Midnight
- Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Thursday: 11 a.m. – Midnight
- Friday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – Midnight
*Times are subject to change based on special events
As BetMGM continues to expand to new jurisdictions, responsible gambling education remains a key focus. BetMGM is proud to provide resources to help customers play responsibly including GameSense, an industry leading program, developed and licensed to MGM Resorts by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. Through the integration within BetMGM’s mobile and desktop platforms, customers can receive the same GameSense experience they have grown to count on at MGM Resorts properties nationwide. This complements BetMGM’s already existing responsible gambling tools which serve to provide customers with an entertaining and safe digital experience.
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