That may be the next big step for casino operators in British Columbia. Legalized sports in Las Vegas.
Sports betting has been popular for decades in Nevada and Atlantic City casinos and, according to BCLC’s director of eGaming operations Stewart Groumoutis, have been a huge success as more states set up gambling legislation. gambling bets.
Groumoutis says the opportunity may be provided in the coming months when the federal government begins the procedure for legalizing a single event in Canada.
“Absolutely, ” said Groumoutis when asked if there was any interest in introducing sports play to casinos.
“Obviously, right now, we’re focusing more primarily on reopening casinos, but we’re following this bill with interest. We would look to introduce sports betting in the establishments. “
Sports are a multibillion-dollar value consistent with industry of the year and today Canadians have had to cross the border to place a bet or do so through illegal online sites.
“We know that the market exists,” Groumoutis said, “and we know that traders are completely of this.
“I think on all fronts we are on how we can repatriate this total game. How can we share it with casino operators, the other people in British Columbia. “
Groumoutis stated that casino operators have traditionally been interested in offering sports bets on the site, even with Parlay’s existing requirement that players bet on the effects of at least two separate events.
He says the interest has been somewhat reserved due to the parlay requirement.
But, with the game on one occasion on the horizon, he says the interest is more appropriate now.
“They recognize that this is a wonderful opportunity to offer a new entertainment option to consumers. It’s a source of revenue opportunities, and I’m sure, like us, your consumers have heard that they’re looking for that experience. “”
Groumoutis admits that BCLC will be able to place bets online on an occasion without marriage within weeks of the passage of the bill, adding that the launch will take longer for casinos and, in all likelihood, bars and pubs due to the required generation.
He says an operation like Chances in Kelowna, which already offers off-piste bets on horse racing, could start earlier, given that the infrastructure is already in place.
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