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DraftKings and Foxwoods Casino to Launch In-Person Connecticut Sports Betting Sept. 30

Mitchell South

by Mitchell South in Sports Betting News

Updated Sep 29, 2021 · 10:32 AM PDT

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  • DraftKings is set to launch in the CT sports betting market on September 30 with a retail location at Foxwoods Casino
  • The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation partnered with DraftKings to establish this location
  • DraftKings Connecticut online sports betting is expected to launch across the state on October 7

The launch of Connecticut sports betting is officially about to get underway, as DraftKings is set to launch their retail wagering location at the Foxwoods Casino.

Connecticut Sportsbook Retail Location Address Launch Date (In-Person)
DraftKings Sportsbook Foxwoods Casino 350 Trolley Line Blvd, Ledyard, CT 06338, United States September 30, 2021

DraftKings signed an official partnership with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation to gain Connecticut sports betting market access. The retail sports betting location at Foxwoods is part of this deal, and the DraftKings Sportsbook betting site and mobile app are expected to launch across the state on October 7.

Foxwoods Casino to Open Retail DraftKings Sportsbook Location on September 30

As one of three sportsbooks that will be available in the Nutmeg State, DraftKings will be ahead of the game when they launch on September 30. All three betting sites available in Connecticut are expected to launch online wagering October 7.

The in-person DraftKings Sportsbook retail location will open on September 30 with a temporary set-up complete with betting kiosks. Fans can visit this temporary location before mobile sports betting launches, and DraftKings is expected to establish a permanent sportsbook at Foxwoods in the near future.

DraftKings Is One of Three Sportsbooks Launching in Connecticut

DraftKings received approval from the US Department of the Interior earlier this week to open their retail sportsbook at the Foxwoods Casino. They won’t be alone in the emerging Connecticut sports betting market, as two other betting brands have signed official partnerships to gain market access:

Connecticut Sportsbook Partnerships

  • DraftKings Sportsbook and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe (Owners of Foxwoods Casino)
  • FanDuel Sportsbook and the Mohegan Tribe (Owners of Mohegan Sun Casino)
  • Rush Street Interactive and the Connecticut State Lottery (SugarHouse Connecticut)

The Connecticut State Lottery is currently considering a number of locations for their flagship retail sportsbook. One venue under consideration is the XL Center in Hartford, the former home of the NHL’s Hartford Whalers and current rink for the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack, a minor-league affiliate for the New York Rangers.

Connecticut Online Sports Betting Set for October 7 Launch

While the DraftKings Sportsbook retail location at Foxwoods will open on September 30, online sports betting will go-live across Connecticut on October 7. Retail sports betting locations make for some great memories, but mobile apps give you the power to wager from the comfort of your couch.

Make sure you download the DraftKings Sportsbook app ahead of the launch date on October 7. Completing the registration process with DraftKings Connecticut will automatically unlock their new user promo worth up to $1,050 in bonus funds.

You don’t want to miss a moment when wagering gets underway, and signing up in advance is the best way to get closer to the action in your favorite games.

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