Sports betting operator, Betfred Sports is expanding its presence in the Louisiana, US market through a partnership with Paragon Casino Resort.
The company launched what it described as the ‘first of its kind’ Las Vegas-style sports betting in the on-site Draft Room, allowing sports and gaming enthusiasts to place their bets.
Marshall Sampson, General Manager of Paragon Casino Resort, commented: “Our partnership with Betfred Sports marks a new chapter for Paragon – which has always been a source of pride for Marksville and the people of Louisiana.”
Sampson added: “With this new partnership, I hope visitors from across the region have a chance to experience something different. Together, we’re providing a world-class sportsbook platform and venue that will make Paragon Casino Resort the place to bet and watch games in Louisiana.
Louisiana offers great growth opportunity for Betfred
Betfred Sports will operate a traditional betting service in The Draft Room, including traditional theater seats, a custom video wall, betting counters and kiosks.
Mark Stebbings, COO of Betfred Group, stated: “Louisiana offers an exciting opportunity for Betfred Sports to continue its US expansion following successful launches in Iowa, Colorado and Pennsylvania.”
Stebbings added: “We are looking forward to utilizing our 50 years of betting experience with our fantastic partner, Paragon Casino Resort, to bring the best sportsbook experience to punters in the state.”
In addition to its new sportsbook, Paragon Casino Resort also offers ample gaming space, 1,000 Las Vegas-style slot machines and 500 hotel rooms for out-of-town guests.
Marshall Pierite, president of Louisiana’s Tunica-Biloxi Tribe, owner of the Paragon Casino Resort, stated, “As a Louisiana native and president of the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe, I am thrilled to help introduce sports betting in our state.”
Pierite concluded: “This partnership with Betfred Sports promises continued success for Paragon as we continue our mission to provide a world-class gaming destination and vacation experience for our neighbors and visitors who come to downtown Louisiana.”
