Why it matters: This is the sports networks first major gambling deal, and comes after Fox closed down its own sportsbook. The roughly 80,000 square foot facility will feature approximately 750 slot machines and 30 tables games, a Barstool Sportsbook and race book, and exciting food and beverage options. ESPN on Tuesday announced a betting joint venture with casino operator PENN Entertainment, which soon will rebrand its Barstool Sportsbook to ESPN Bet. The development of Hollywood Casino Morgantown represents an overall investment of approximately $111 million, including license fees.
“As a continuously growing company with more than 40 properties nationwide, team members with a commitment to customer service can benefit from opportunities for career growth at any Penn National location.” “Whether candidates prefer being at the center of it all or working behind the scenes, there will be a role for everyone at Hollywood Casino Morgantown,” added Ms. Positions will also be available in casino operations, food and beverage, security and surveillance, human resources, marketing and more, with competitive pay, benefits and up to $1,500 in sign-on bonuses for new team members. Our wholly-owned interactive division, Penn Interactive, operates retail sports betting across the Companys portfolio, as well online social casino, bingo, and. Table Games Dealer School is expected to start in late September and is free of charge for those who accept employment offers from the Company, pending regulatory approval. Full and part-time opportunities will be available, and “same day” employment offers will be made to qualified applicants.
