PITTSBURGH — The Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh received approval Thursday to offer online sports betting full-time.
Following a two-day test period, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board gave the OK for the casino's online and mobile sportsbook: BetRivers.com.
In addition to announcing the approved online sports betting, Rivers Casino released renderings of what will be its expanded permanent sportsbook at the casino.
PHOTOS: Renderings of new sportsbook at Pittsburgh’s Rivers Casino
The sportsbook, a $5 million project, will be located in a space formerly occupied by Levels Lounge. At 5,500 square feet, the space will have club chairs and table seating for about 195 people, as well as 18 self-service betting kiosks and six betting windows.
Officials said the permanent sportsbook is expected to open in fall 2019.
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