One of the United States’ leading online Sports Betting and Casino companies, Rush Street Interactive, recently announced that it has entered into a 10-year Sports Betting Operations Partnership Agreement with Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, the only Resort, Entertainment and Media Company centered on Professional Football.
The signing of the partnership follows the legislation of Sports Gambling within the state of Ohio and is subject to obtaining the necessary licensing.
In terms of the agreement Rush Street Interactive will operate a premier retail Sportsbook at the Hall of Fame Village, powered by Johnson Controls with the agreement between the parties also featuring a Sponsorship component that allows Rush Street Interactive to utilize HOFV’s signage, branding and media assets.
The complex surrounds the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton and consists of a Multi-Sport, Entertainment and Media destination.
Richard Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer of Rush Street Interactive, commented that they are excited to partner with the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, a unique sports and entertainment company with exceptional reach in professional football and beyond.
Schwartz went on to say that they look forward to offering a best-in-class Sportsbook commensurate with the prestige of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Hall of Fame Village that fans across the country and world can enjoy.
Michael Crawford, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, said that with the legislation of Sports Betting in Ohio, they see a variety of opportunities and benefits across their company’s multiple business lines. He added that they selected Rush Street Interactive because of its outstanding reputation, impressive Sportsbook results in other markets and the quality and experience of its team.
