DraftKings, in partnership with Golden Nugget, has launched a new retail sportsbook at Louisiana’s Casino Lake Charles. This news comes as online and retail sports betting launches across the Bayou State.
Matt Kalish, co-founder and president of DraftKings North America, commented: “Since launching daily fantasy sports in Louisiana, we have been eager to introduce our fans here to the DraftKings Sportsbook experience, which will provide customers with a new level of engagement with several of America’s most popular leagues overlapping across the NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAA football.
"Joining forces with Golden Nugget and their renowned casino brand, we look forward to providing the fervent fan base in the Bayou State with a premier retail sportsbook experience.”
This newly opened sportsbook, located in the casinos Blue Martini Bar, features six ticket cafes and approximately 30 self-service kiosks. The operator plans to expand the space in the near future, adding seating for upward of 300 customers, big-screen displays and odds boards.
These expansions will culminate in a 10,000 square-foot sportsbook, expected to open in the summer of 2022.
“Our team has worked diligently alongside state legislators to make the sportsbook experience a reality for Louisiana patrons,” said Gerry Del Prete, SVP of Gaming for Golden Nugget’s parent company, Fertitta Entertainment.
"Coupling the Golden Nugget’s dynamic gaming network with DraftKings innovative tech and trading makes for an unmatched partnership. We are thrilled to offer our combined customer base an unparalleled experience at the Golden Nugget Lake Charles.”
DraftKings is planning to launch its online sports betting offering in the near future.
