888 has launched its Sports Illustrated online sportsbook in Virginia, following its initial roll-out in Colorado last year.
Consumers in Virginia will now be able to access the SI Sportsbook and place bets on a wide range of sports competitions including the National Football League, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, National Hockey League and NASCAR.
To support the launch, 888 partnered with Virtual Entertainment Partners (VEP), a Virginia-based small, woman-owned, and minority-owned (SWaM) certified company with 100% African American female ownership.
In collaboration with VEP, 888 committed to making contributions to communities across Virginia, specifically minority communities, to drive meaningful value, opportunity, and diversity for consumers in the state.
888 first launched the SI Sportsbook in Colorado in September last year and plans to roll out the platform in other states in the coming months.
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