LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced it will launch its BetAmerica sports betting and iGaming platform in Michigan through a partnership with Hannahville Indian Community in Menominee County.

Plans include opening a retail BetAmerica sportsbook at Island Resort & Casino in Harris and BetAmerica online sportsbook and iGaming platform throughout Michigan, subject to gaming license and regulatory approvals.

“Guests of Island Resort and Casino as well as online players in Michigan will be able to access sports betting, the best in online casino games and unique promotions through BetAmerica,” said Bill Mudd, chief operating officer of CDI.

“We are incredibly excited about our new partnership with BetAmerica,” said Kenneth Meshigaud, Hannahville Indian Community tribal chairman for the Island Resort & Casino. “The BetAmerica sportsbook will expand upon our already compelling number of entertainment options and provides another great reason for people to come and visit us up here on Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula.”

Michigan residents will be able to go to BetAmerica.com to place online bets on their favorite professional teams as well as wager on collegiate sports and other major sporting events from around the world, subject to gaming license and regulatory approvals.

BetAmerica sportsbooks are currently available in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Mississippi.