ESPN Bet Opens First Retail Sportsbook Inside Hollywood Casino at Greektown Detroit

ESPN has officially entered into the retail sports betting landscape with its first walk-up sportsbook in the Hollywood Casino at Greektown in Detroit.

This physical Detroit casino space is in partnership with PENN Entertainment, which operates the ESPN Bet brand, and its opening coincides with downtown Detroit hosting the 2024 NFL Draft now through Saturday.

ESPN BET is available online in more than a dozen states, including Michigan.

“We’re thrilled to open the first ESPN BET retail location in Detroit and become part of a community of deeply passionate sports fans,” Mike Morrison, Vice President, ESPN BET and ESPN Fantasy said in a news release. “We want fans to ... embrace a first-class betting experience and we’re excited to showcase the ESPN BET brand in a contemporary space."

The 4.500-square-foot space, located on the upper level of the casino, will feature multiple viewing screens, including a 30-foot viewing wall and wagering kiosks.   On the lower level is an additional ESPN BET area with sports viewing at the casino’s Rock Bar.

“This is an exciting week to debut PENN’s first physical ESPN BET sportsbook as the city of Detroit hosts the NFL Draft and its festivities,” John Drake, Hollywood Casino at Greektown General Manager, said in a news release. “Bringing ESPN BET to Hollywood Greektown combines PENN’s premier sports media and sports betting offerings to create an amazing atmosphere for fans to watch and bet on sports. To celebrate the opening, we’re thrilled to host ESPN talent and programming at our property throughout the week.”

- Aaron Goldstein, Gambling911.com