DraftKings enters Colorado retail market with Twin River partnership

July 10, 2020
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Operator has already entered digital space in the Centennial State.

DraftKings is launching its retail sportsbook in Colorado at the Mardi Gras Casino in Black Hawk on a temporary basis.

The casino is operated by Twin River Worldwide Holdings and guests will be able to place bets from 10 July.

The temporary sportsbook will feature eight self-service betting kiosks, a cashier window and several large TVs throughout the space.

A number of safety precautions are in place at the Mardi Gras Casino, due to social distancing measures amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

DraftKings CBO Ezra Kucharz said: “As our partners at Mardi Gras Casino work to expand their current operations and location, we are thrilled to come together to provide the most exciting, real-time gaming opportunities as sports begin to make their return.”

Twin River president and CEO George Papanier said: “This partnership with DraftKings allows us to provide an unmatched sports betting experience to Coloradans, not only with their mobile betting access, but also with this exciting DraftKings retail sportsbook location.”

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