After a week-long soft launch, Rush Street Interactive and the Connecticut Lottery have today announced the full launch of 15 PlaySugarHouse retail sportsbooks throughout the Constitution State.
From October 25, 2021, patrons will be able to wager on sporting events at New Haven’s Sports Haven. Meanwhile, the next week will see sportsbooks open at Booby V’s Restaurants in Stamford and Windsor Locks.
“This has been a long time coming for Connecticut players, and we’re honored to be the only statewide retail operator,” said Greg Smith, president and CEO, Connecticut Lottery Corporation.
“Together with our partners Rush Street Interactive and Sportech Venues, we can offer bettors world-class, in-person sportsbooks at accessible locations throughout the state and mobile sports betting under the PlaySugarHouse brand.”
These new PlaySugarHouse locations, which are developed in partnership with Sportech, will offer wall-to-wall TV monitors, odds boards, food and beverages as well as other standard betting activities.
“We also want to acknowledge that this day would not have been possible without the tireless and collaborative work on the part of Governor Lamont, his staff, and our Legislative leaders,” said Connecticut Lottery Corporation Board chair Rob Simmelkjaer. “Their efforts led to a deal that benefits all of Connecticut.”
This full launch comes after a week-long soft launch in which RSI allowed 750 players the opportunity to sign up to the PlaySugarHouse platform prior to the full legalization of sports betting Connecticut.
“We are thrilled to roll out the PlaySugarHouse retail sportsbooks in the state of Connecticut alongside the Connecticut Lottery and Sportech,” said Richard Schwartz, chief executive officer of RSI.
“By combining the Connecticut Lottery’s brand recognition and retail presence throughout Connecticut, Sportech’s easy-to-access venues, and RSI’s market-proven products and services, we look forward to delivering convenient and exciting sports betting options to PlaySugarHouse players across the state.”
