Resorts Casino Hotel, based in the US state of New Jersey, has launched on-property sports betting with its own sportsbook.

Resorts Casino Hotel

The offering is home to six betting windows with an interactive lounge area. Guests can watch their bets unfold on a 15ft video wall. Customers can also watch games in one of the resort's bars and restaurants.

"As the birthplace of casino gaming in New Jersey, Resorts Casino Hotel is thrilled our state has authorised legal sports betting as this marks a great advancement for the gaming industry," said Mark Giannantonio, president and CEO of Resorts Casino Hotel.

"The opening of our new sportsbook will set a precedent for sports betting in Atlantic City, offering an elevated gaming experience for our loyal guests. We are proud to introduce the accessibility of an on-property sports book, further strengthening Resorts as the place to experience New Jersey's best-in-class gaming."

Pictured: The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the sportsbook. [From left] Joe Cavilla, vice president of casino operations; Danny Fanty, executive director table games; Mark Giannantonio, president and CEO Resorts Casino Hotel; Ed Andrewes, lead consultant to ResortsCasino.com; David Rebuck, director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.