Penn National Gaming brings sports betting to Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Penn National Gaming, Inc. announced today that they expect to begin offering sports betting at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races on 1 September. The company’s West Virginia sportsbook will be managed by William Hill U.S., the largest sports betting operator in the United States.

Timothy J. Wilmott, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Penn National is excited to soon begin offering sports wagering for our customers in West Virginia. The enthusiasm around sports betting has been growing since the federal ban was repealed in May, and we look forward to providing our patrons with another great amenity to enjoy at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.”

Penn National plans to offer a state-of-the-art sports betting experience at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. The Company has been actively developing a new sports book conveniently located near the Skybox Sports Bar, installing new walls and adding dozens of new televisions for customers to enjoy sports action from across the country and around the world.

“Our customers can’t wait to begin wagering on sports,” said Scott Saunders, General Manager at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. “This region is a hotbed of both professional sports and college athletics, and