Nation Kitchen and Bar opens inside BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks

(PRESS RELEASE) -- BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, in partnership with the Cincinnati Reds, announced today the opening of Nation Kitchen and Bar bringing Cincinnati’s best burgers and gameday fare to the new BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks. Located in downtown Cincinnati, Nation Kitchen and Bar marks the completion of a space that will serve as the area’s premier sports watching experience, just steps away from the riverfront and the Reds’ home at Great American Ball Park.

“As our business has grown from serving renown burgers in Pendleton, to serving the greater region of Cincinnati with multiple locations, we are honored to launch our newest Nation Kitchen & Bar on the front doorstep to our city,” said Andrew Salzbrun, Nation Kitchen and Bar partner.

Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer, BetMGM, said, “While devising plans for our sportsbook in Cincinnati, it was important for us to team with a local business to deliver an all-encompassing experience that can be everyone’s home-away-from-home to watch a game. We look forward to having Nation Kitchen and Bar serve its best-in-class food to our customers at The Banks.”

As guests sink their teeth into each flavorful bite of Nation’s menu, they’ll pay witness to the electric gameday atmosphere at the BetMGM Sportsbook featuring a 350-square-foot video wall in addition to 42 TVs. The BetMGM 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 provides a private enclave with its own dedicated bar, TV screens and cozy sofas.

Tracy Schwegmann, marketing director and property manager for The Banks, stated, "We are thrilled about the addition of the BetMGM Sportsbook and Nation Kitchen & Bar at The Banks. “With football’s playoffs around the corner and the start of baseball season in a few months, The Banks continues to be the #1 entertainment destination in Cincinnati.”

BetMGM became the Official Sports Betting Partner of the Cincinnati Reds as part of a multi-year agreement in advance of Ohio’s launch of legalized sports betting on 1 January 2023.

Karen Forgus, Reds senior vice president of business operations, added, “Nation Kitchen & Bar opening at The Banks with BetMGM brings a strong local brand dedicated to creating a neighborhood feel to their locations. This combination covers the bases for every type of visitors to this vibrant part of our city.”

BetMGM Sportsbook at The Banks is located at the corner of Second Street and Joe Nuxhall Way in the area formerly occupied by Galla Park. Nation Kitchen and Bar is open all ages seven days a week with varying hours. Guests must be over 21 years old to enter the sportsbook area.

Kitchen:

- Sunday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Friday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Bar:

- Sunday: 10 a.m. – Midnight
- Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. – Midnight
- Friday: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
-Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 a.m.

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