Mohegan Sun to open FanDuel sportsbook in Connecticut

Mohegan Gaming has announced the soft-opening of its new 11,000 square feet sportsbook.

US.- Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment (MGE) and FanDuel will soft-open a new sportsbook at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut on March 5. The 11,000 square feet Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook has a 140-foot video wall, 30+ additional hi-resolution flat screens, and multiple live teller windows.

It also has 39 betting kiosks, one of which will be located on the new mezzanine level that has 22 luxury seats. It also has 222 seats in total and a full bar.

Jeff Hamilton, president & general manager of Mohegan Sun, said: “We’re beyond excited about this new venue which completely transforms Mohegan Sun’s old Race Book space into one of the largest and most dynamic FanDuel Sportsbooks in the United States.

“The all-new Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, led by Sportsbook General Manager Brad Bryant, becomes the premier venue to wager on and catch a game while enjoying top-notch service inside an incredibly immersive atmosphere.

“We’re really thrilled to welcome sports fans out to this new venue, and we plan to have special appearances throughout the year, beginning with our Grand Opening on March 5th.”

Connecticut opened sports betting on October 19. After a seven-day soft launch, the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, the Mohegan Tribe, and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe started to fully operate in the state.

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