FanDuel Group in partnership with United Center is opening a sportsbook lounge, which is going to be situated within the arena itself. The arena sportsbook is still waiting for approval from the Illinois Gaming Board and if permitted, this will bring sports betting to the home of the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL and Chicago Bulls of the NBA.
The FanDuel sportsbook debut at the United Center will consist of a 2-story building to be situated next to the atrium. The sportsbook will feature ultramodern sports wagering tech, as well as massive viewing screens for sports lovers and punters. FanDuel has a knack for innovation and has a proven track record of offering excellent sports betting experiences to its customers so this new arena sportsbook is expected to offer fans a fully immersive lounge experience that is unparalleled in the state.
As FanDuel awaits approval from the Illinois Gaming Board, both the United Center and FanDuel will create a non-betting space close to the atrium. This non-wagering space will feature FanDuel branding, which will give sports betting fans an area or lounge to watch live sports while attending events at the United Center.
The United Center not only includes a multi-use entertainment facility on campus, but it also includes a community ice center, as well as 2 professional sports practice amenities. The center was opened in 1994 and has become the center of sports activities, as well as special sporting events in the industry.
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Fanduel Riding the Stadium Sportsbook Trend with the Launch of Mobile and Retail Sports Wagering in Louisiana
FanDuel Group alongside Boyd Gaming is also launching a brand new sportsbook in Louisiana. This follows the recent opening of 5 retail sportsbooks in various locations at Boyd Gaming properties across Louisiana. Sports fans will place wagers via the FanDuel sportsbook app in 55 of Louisiana’s 64 parishes.
The sportsbook app will be available under Treasure Chest’s sports wagering license to online sports betting and sports fans in the state. Residents of the state will be able to wager on an array of events including MMA, basketball, tennis, soccer and so much more. Sports fans in the state will also be able to watch their favorite sports teams in the 5 new FanDuel sportsbook brick and mortar in several locations including:
- Delta Downs in Vinton
- Amelia Belle in Amelia
- Evangeline Downs in Opelousas
- Sam’s Town in Shreveport
- Treasure Chest in Kenner
In addition to these new retail locations, FanDuel has also opened a brand new FanDuel Sportsbook at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort in Suquamish. This location will allow FanDuel to expand its presence in Washington, which recently legalized its sports betting market.
The launch of the new sportsbook could not have come at a better time for Washington sports betting fans and for FanDuel as the debut coincides perfectly with the Super Bowl. This new location will be located right next to the casino floor situated next to the Agate Pass Deli and will be 2,086 square feet in size.
The new location will feature 3 live wagering windows, as well as 12 IGT PlaySports self-service wagering kiosks. Punters and customers who will be visiting the Suquamish Clearwater Casino will also gain access to FanDuel Sportsbook retail experience. With this partnership, FanDuel is now the Suquamish Tribe’s exclusive partner in Washington.
For those customers that have never placed sports bets, FanDuel will supply on-site customer service experts that will train new sports bettors on the wagering process, as well as the ins and outs of online betting. In addition to this, FanDuel will also continue to promote responsible play by providing its staff with responsible betting training via its PlaySafe website.
Now that FanDuel has a presence in Washington, the brand is now available in 14 states countrywide. So far, FanDuel is available for punters in Arizona, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, Michigan, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, and West Virginia.
Lastly, FanDuel also recently opened a brand new sportsbook within the Mohegan Sun. The 11,000 square-foot sportsbooks will feature one of the most massive TC walls in the state, a mezzanine level lounges, as well as a well-stocked bar for guests and customers. This new sportsbook is set to renovate Mohegan Sun’s old Race Book into one of the most beautiful and largest FanDuel Sportsbooks in the country.
The Mohegan FanDuel sportsbook will also feature several live teller windows and more than 30 kiosks for punters. People visiting the sportsbooks will be able to watch live games on game day with betting options available across an array of sporting events. The sportsbook will also feature all wagering styles including quarter betting, half-time, and quarter wagering, money line wagers, in-game wagers, prop wagers, and more.
Fanduel Secures Mobile Sports Betting Partnership with Buffalo Bills
Just recently, FanDuel announced that it would enter into a multi-year partnership with the Buffalo Bills. As a result of this deal, FanDuel is now the official mobile sports wagering partner of the popular NFL franchise. Owing to this partnership, FanDuel now has access to various media assets including radio spots and TV broadcasts, in-game signage, as well as sports betting account registrations at Highmark Stadium.
This partnership will also see FanDuel use the Buffalo Bills logo and signage. FanDuel will also be the exclusive representing sponsor of the Buffalo Bills podcast, known as Bills by the Numbers. The podcast is hosted by Chris Brown and Steve Tasker where they discuss various sports betting topics, as well as team updates, as well as fantasy matchups.
Final Thoughts
As time goes on, it is expected that FanDuel will open even more stadium sportsbooks across the country. Last year, FanDuel opened up a sportsbook in collaboration with the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center.
BetMGM also recently opened a retail location at National Park in Washington, which joins Caesars sportsbook located at Capital One Arena. All these new locations will not only offer punters more variety than ever before, but they will also boost revenue in the respective states.
