William Hill will introduce eSports betting products in Las Vegas.
Popular UK sports bookie William Hill will launch new eSports betting products this month. The UK sportsbook has announced that it will start taking wagers at Downtown Grand Casino in Las Vegas during the Oakland eSports event. Punters will have the opportunity to select any of the 6 teams competing during the tournament. Wagers will also be accepted during the 2 League of Legends quarter finals.
Nevada Gaming Board Approves eSports Wagers
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has given the go signal for William Hill to accept wagers. The NGCB has approved and signed the agreement with William Hill in accordance with the Gaming Policy Committee. The committee has decided to give eSports betting the green light as well. Regulators have said that it doesn’t need a new legislation but necessary regulatory revisions were required.
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has said that the William Hill eSports betting initiative is a major step in ensuring that the state will be the eSports capital of the world. Mr.Sandoval has complimented the Gaming Policy Committee and the Downtown Grand Casino for its collaborative efforts to bring eSports betting to Las Vegas.
eSports Betting Aims to Promote State
William Hill will be the eSports betting bookie pioneer in the United States. Industry pundits believe that it will spearhead increasing interest in this new trend. The recent collaboration of Betradar with DOJO Madness will be one of the gamechangers as well in eSports in-play betting.
Downtown Grand CEO Seth Schorr says that the recent eSports betting launch is a great example of private and public partnership that paves the way for a fresh innovative approach to gambling options. William Hill US’ Joe Asher emphasized that tons of work must be poured to fuel the company’s innovative products.
Both executives have expressed gratitude towards the state of Nevada gambling regulators that will enable bettors to explore the latest betting products.
