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Added Attractions
Ameristar opens ESPN BET Sportsbook
VICKSBURG — Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg celebrated the opening of its newly branded ESPN BET Sportsbook
on July 31. The refreshed sportsbook, which provides a premiere sports viewing and betting experience, furthers brand connectivity between PENN Entertainment’s retail casino and online sports betting platform.
The ESPN BET Sportsbook features a full-service sports bar with comfortable chairs and tables to seat about 80 guests, 38 TVs and a 36-foot-wide video wall. The space also includes 18 video poker games, 33 sports betting kiosks, and a sportsbook counter open seven days a week.
The property also operates four restaurants conveniently located near the sportsbook.
“We are excited to bring the well-
recognized ESPN BET brand to our recently renovated sportsbook, which is the largest in the region,” said Ameristar Casino Vice President and General Manager Randall Peterson. “This refreshed space provides a first-class experience for our guests and furthers our standing
as a top entertainment destination.”
Ameristar Casino Hotel executives cut the ribbon on the new ESPN BET Sportsbook.
Ameristar Casino
marked the official opening
of the new ESPN BET Sportsbook with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 31, complete with door prizes.
of ESPN. The ESPN BET Sportsbook at Ameristar Casino is one of more than 20 ESPN BET branded retail sportsbooks across PENN’s properties.
ESPN BET is the official sportsbook
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast opened its new Hollydeck Bar & Marina with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Hancock County Chamber. (Above) General Manager Barry Regula welcomed guests to the event, which included drinks and light bites.
Hollydeck Bar & Marina new Hollywood amenity
BAY ST. LOUIS — Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast opened its newest amenity, Hollydeck Bar & Marina, in August. Nestled along the waterfront, Hollydeck is a go-to destination, by boat or land, for those seeking a unique blend of entertainment, drinks and dining.
Hollydeck boasts both indoor and outdoor bars, offering an extensive selection of drinks, including specialty cocktails, signature frozen drinks and a
variety of flavored daiquiris. Plus there are classic cocktails, beers and seltzers from the bar.
The food menu at Hollydeck features
a selection of bites, including savory beignets filled with blue crab meat and served with remoulade sauce and the Baja shrimp cocktail made with chilled shrimp tossed in a Baja-style tomato-lime sauce.
The Hollydeck food truck offers classic dockside bites, including burgers, tacos,
and wings.
Plus, live entertainment can be enjoyed
Saturdays, 4 to 8 p.m.
For those arriving by water, Hollydeck
Marina provides convenient daily and long- term docking options. Boaters can enjoy the seamless docking experience and take advantage of Hollywood’s amenities.
Hollydeck is open Wednesday through Sunday, with food and bar service starting at noon.
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