The Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh finally opened the city’s first legal sportsbook on Thursday, just in time for the Steelers clash with the New England Patriots in Week 15. Located across the road from Heinz Field, the casino is sure to see a lot of action from fans on game day and it was perhaps somewhat appropriate to note that a lifelong Steelers fan was the one invited to place the sportsbook’s first ever wager.
As a VIP member of the casino, local Pittsburgh resident David Eldridge was given the honor of making the opening bet, but his selection is unlikely to meet the approval of his fellow fans.