Circa Sports to open permanent sportsbook at The Mint Gaming Hall in Kentucky
The 5,100 square feet venue will open this summer.
US.- Circa Sports Kentucky will open the state’s largest retail sportsbook at The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs in Franklin. The 5,100 square feet venue will open this summer following the opening of a temporary venue last August.
The new space will jave an 80-Foot-Wide LED Screen, a 31-foot-wide odds board, 113 stadium-style seats and five betting stations, including an ADA-accessible station and four self-service kiosks, along with three self-service kiosks in The Mint. It will also feature a VSiN Broadcast Studio for live analysis and gameday content.
Derek Stevens, CEO of Circa Sports, said: “Introducing a sportsbook of this caliber to Kentucky marks a significant milestone for Circa Sports. We’re also seeing excitement from fans in Tennessee—especially in Nashville. Together with The Mint, we’re creating a high-tech betting destination that will bring a new level of live-viewing excitement for customers across both states. The Mint has been an exceptional partner in turning this vision into reality, and we look forward to welcoming guests later this year.”
Johan Mirkovic, The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs’ vice president and general manage, added: “The Circa Sportsbook adds yet more amenities for our guests enjoying The Mint Gaming Hall’s gambling, entertainment and dining options. This region, spanning the Kentucky-Tennessee border, is a true sports enthusiast’s haven. The upcoming Circa Sportsbook will elevate the experience, offering the area’s premier viewing venue for all your favorite sporting events—no matter where you are.”
Kentucky Derby sets record betting handle
Churchill Downs reported that wagering from all sources on the Kentucky Derby Day programe reached a new record of $349m. That compares to the previous record of $320.5m set last year. All-sources wagering on the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby race reached a record $234.4m, up from $210.7m, and the all-sources handle for Derby Week rose to a new record of $473.9m, beating last year’s $446.6m.
