The opening of the sportsbook will be celebrated on Saturday, September 7, just in time for the NFL's regular season kickoff weekend. The enthusiasm around sports betting has been growing since the federal ban was repealed last year, and we look forward to providing our patrons with another great amenity to enjoy at our facility,” Timothy J. “Penn National is excited to soon begin offering sports wagering for our customers in Southeast Indiana. (Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg's new sportsbook will take its first official bets on pro and college games on September 1.Ĭasino owner Penn National Gaming made the announcement Wednesday about the start of sports betting in Lawrenceburg. Pretty soon, sports gamblers should be able to place legal bets at the riverboat in Lawrenceburg.