Connecticut: DraftKings opens permanent sportsbook at Foxwoods casino

New DraftKings Sportsbook at Foxwoods Resort Casino, in Connecticut.

2021-11-15

United States

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Foxwoods Resort Casino and DraftKings opened the DraftKings Sportsbook on Saturday, November 13, which came to replace the temporary location that premiered in September. This opening came after the successful launch of online sports betting and iGaming in Connecticut.

The permanent, two-storey, 12,000-plus square foot Sportsbook is located in the Great Cedar area of the resort, where customers can bet on their favorite teams across professional and collegiate sports, as well as dine. Bets are now available via windows and kiosks.

The space includes wall-to-wall televisions, anchored by one of the largest LED screens in the industry at 50 feet by 30 feet, multiple VIP rooms, two full bars including an ice rail and 24 beers on tap, and a full restaurant.

DraftKings Sportsbook is now open! 👑

Open daily near the Great Cedar Casino, across from Sugar Factory. https://t.co/0aAAErTJba pic.twitter.com/76SE3JYjJT
— Foxwoods Resort Casino (@FoxwoodsCT) November 13, 2021

In an official press release, Jason Guyot, President and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino, spoke about the opening of the permanent sportsbook and said: “Since launching retail sports betting at Foxwoods in September, the demand has been strong and continues to grow. The new DraftKings Sportsbook at Foxwoods redefines what it means to bet, gather and play and delivers on our commitment to offer the best sports betting experience in the Northeast. With the NFL season in its peak, there is nothing more thrilling than taking a shot with your favorite team, and we’re honored to deliver this new kind of betting experience where guests and fans can get in on the action, all in one place.”

Jason Robins, co-founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board for DraftKings, also commented: “Our latest collaborative effort with Foxwoods, complementing the recent launch of mobile sports betting and iGaming, now marks the 12th permanent retail sportsbook for DraftKings. The meticulously designed space will provide customers with a premier skin-in-the-game viewership experience accessible to Connecticut residents and beyond. As legalized sports betting continues to gain steam both in Connecticut and across the country, DraftKings is proud to be a brand consumers know and trust, and we remain excited about the possibilities that lie ahead as we team up with Foxwoods, a powerhouse in entertainment and hospitality.”

Sports bettors can now place their wagers and play on property at the sportsbook or betting kiosks located across the resort, or via the mobile sports betting and iGaming app.

Sports betting first went live by the end of September, when DraftKings opened its temporary sportsbook in Foxwoods with a ribbon-cutting ceremony where Governor Ned Lamont did the honors by placing the first bet ever. The Mohegan Sun casino inaugurated its temporary location as well, in alliance with FanDuel.