Last Wednesday was a big step for Las Vegas, Nevada to become the world's central hub for eSports betting. The Gaming Control Board has approved and accepted William Hill's partnership with Downtown Grand to accept wagers on eSports events which kicked off this weekend on one of the biggest name in video games, League Of Legends.
This is by far a good step in the right direction for punters in the US as this is the first time that wagering on eSports has ever been legally offered in the US.
Nevada's Governor Brian Sandoval said
"This announcement is a huge step in making sure that Nevada becomes the e-sports capital of the world. By embracing this unique opportunity and incorporating innovation and technology into our gaming industry, we’re expanding the potential of one of our oldest industries"
Seth Schorr, Chariman of the Downtown Grand Casino and Chief Executive Officer of fifth Street Gaming, could not hold back his enthusiasm about the situation ans said;
"It has been an honour and a privilege to work closely with Chairman Burnett and the Governor’s Gaming Policy Committee to gain collective support for wagering on eSports. This has been an excellent example of a public/private partnership working together to create a new innovative way of gambling which will have a positive impact on State revenues"
Chief Executive Officer, Joe Asher from William Hill US said;
"A lot of work has gone into bringing eSports to the Nevada betting market and we thank the Governor and his Gaming Policy Committee, the Gaming Control Board and Seth for all of their efforts to keep Nevada at the forefront of the gaming industry"
William Hill is one of the major sports book provider in the US with 108 race and sports books currently active in the US and Nevada.
