Foxwoods Resort Casino and DraftKings, Inc., opened a new DraftKings Sportsbook.
The new space, which first allowed in patrons on Saturday, will replace a temporary sportsbook that was built in September – in time for football season.
The two parties noted the opening of the new sportsbook comes after the successful launch of online sports betting and iGaming in Connecticut.
Located within Foxwoods in the Great Cedar area of the resort, the new two-story, 12,000-plus-square-foot sportsbook will be a place to bet, dine, game and experience fan-favorite teams across professional and collegiate sports.
Official said fans will be able to place live bets via windows and kiosks. The DraftKings Sportsbook at Foxwoods 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 that will offer game-day favorites including burgers and wings.
Foxwoods and DraftKings said they take responsible gaming seriously. An active member of the American Gaming Association, DraftKings has committed to promoting the AGA’s Have A Game Plan Bet Responsibly public service campaign, while Foxwoods has demonstrated a commitment to supporting the development of awareness and prevention programs for problem gaming – including operating the first self-exclusion program in the country.
“Since launching retail sports betting at Foxwoods in September, the demand has been strong and continues to grow,” Jason Guyot, president and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino, said in a statement. “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 are 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, DraftKings, added: “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.”
