DraftKings launches 6,000 square-foot sportsbook at Casino Queen in Illinois
DraftKings and Casino Queen will opened their 6,000 square-foot retail sportsbook at the St Louis casino on March 29.
US.- DraftKings and Casino Queen in Illinois initially partnered in 2020, launching a temporary sportsbook with the expectation of expanding in the future. Now they’re doing that launching a new 6,000 square-foot retail sportsbook at Casino Queen St Louis.
The permanent retail sportsbook will be opened by DraftKings and CQ Holding Company on March 29. DraftKings at Casino Queen will provide sports betting and viewing with a 60-foot video wall, dozens of high-definition televisions, a VIP area and more than 30 betting kiosks.
Michael Kibort, senior director of retail sportsbooks, DraftKings, said: “It’s exciting to see our shared vision of bringing DraftKings’ innovative mobile app to life, with an incredible in-person experience at the new DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook.
“Through the amazing support of, and collaboration with, Casino Queen, we have created a premier destination for guests to enjoy for years to come.”
The DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook will give players the opportunity to place wagers on a variety of betting markets across professional and collegiate sports via 38 kiosks and five betting windows. The project was designed and constructed in partnership with JCJ Architecture.
There will also be new dining and drinking within the DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook. Game day-inspired dishes and American fare will be on the menu.
“With this comprehensive renovation, we are introducing a new era of sports betting, sports viewing and overall entertainment at DraftKings at Casino Queen,” said Terry Downey, president and CEO of CQ Holding Company, Inc. “Our relationship with DraftKings has allowed us to create an all-encompassing, state-of-the-art space that will continue to add to Illinois’ excitement for sports wagering.”
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