Fanduel opens retail sportsbook at Suquamish Clearwater Casino in Washington

The new 2,086 square foot sportsbook has three live betting windows and 12 self-service betting kiosks.

US.- Flutter Entertainment-owned operator FanDuel and Port Madison Enterprises have announced the opening of a new retail sportsbook at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort in Suquamish, Washington State. NFL legends Steve Largent and Jim Zorn were present at the opening and placed the first bets.

Located near the Agate Pass Deli and Seafood Bar, the new 2,086 square foot sportsbook has three live betting windows and 12 IGT PlaySports self-service betting kiosks. FanDuel first partnered with the Suquamish Tribe in September, granting the operator access to the Washington market.

In May, Washington State’s Gambling Commission reached an agreement with the Suquamish Tribe to allow sports gaming, making the tribe the second in Washington to offer sports betting after a deal with the Tulalip Tribe back in April.

Keith Wall, vice president of retail, FanDuel Group, said: “This has been a special project for us because it has allowed us to expand our retail footprint to the west coast.

“The Suquamish Tribe has been an amazing partner throughout the process and Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort is an amazing property that everyone needs to visit for the stunning views, world-class entertainment, and now legal sports betting.”

Rion Ramirez, CEO of Port Madison Enterprises, the business arm of the Suquamish Tribe, added: “We are excited to have formed a partnership with FanDuel, America’s number one sportsbook, and be their exclusive partner in Washington State.

“The joint effort between the Suquamish Tribal Gaming Commission, the Washington State Gambling Commission, FanDuel and a number of our casino employees made this all possible and we are thrilled that our sportsbook is now open.”

Leonard Forsman, chairman of the Suquamish Tribe, commented: “The Suquamish Tribe is extremely proud to have added sports wagering to our gaming compact. With the launch of our sportsbook, revenue from sports wagering will help support the Suquamish Tribe’s important governmental services offered to both tribal members and the local non-tribal community.”

In July, Governor Jay Inslee approved tribal deals to allow sports betting in Washington state’s casinos. Gov. Inslee approved agreements with 15 tribes while another tribe was okayed by the state Gambling Commission.

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