PointsBet Opens Sportsbook at Riverboat on the Potomac

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Gaming operator PointsBet has announced that they've launched their retail sportsbook at the Riverboat on the Potomac in Colonia Beach, Maryland.

The book is located in what is considered to be the DMV region, as it has proximity to Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The location will let up to 1,000 patrons at a time bet on football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and other sports. The book has a lounge, a bar, 21 HDTVs, and kiosks that allow you to put your wagers in.

The sportsbook is occupying a space that's classified as being a woman-owned Minority Business Enterprise.

"PointsBet is delighted to commence operations with The Riverboat team in the brand-new sportsbook overlooking the beautiful Potomac River," said PointsBet SVP of Corporate Development Paul Hannon."This is a seminal achievement as the launch represents the first MBE to go live with licensed gaming in the state's history, in line with the spirit of legislation."

Maryland state senator Arthur Ellis also commented, adding: "I am proud of the work the members of our delegation, Senator Jackson, Delegate Proctor, Delegate Davis, Delegate Patterson, and Delegate Wilson, have put into the sports wagering bill. We fought hard for the sports betting industry in Maryland to be inclusive of both Charles County and minority businesses.

"The partnership between the Riverboat and PointsBet is a success on both fronts, proof that Maryland can be a leader in equity. This sportsbook gives Charles County a seat at the table, with 100% minority business enterprise (MBE) licensed ownership, in a billion-dollar industry."

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