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DraftKings Sportsbook to open at new Louisiana casino7 February 2025(PRESS RELEASE) -- Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana is set to open on 13 February 2025, and the company announced that the space will feature a retail DraftKings Sportsbook inside of the highly anticipated $270 million casino project. The DraftKings Sportsbook strategically located within Sports & Social, the premier sports bar and restaurant in the United States, will offer guests an immersive sports entertainment atmosphere highlighted by a state-of-the-art LED media wall, made-from-scratch dining options and expertly crafted cocktails. Gamedays at Sports & Social feature an electric environment with elements such as emcees and DJs, competitions and games, and industry-leading audio and visual displays including music and light effects. “Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana will redefine entertainment in the region by offering everything under one roof – from fine dining and live entertainment to top-tier casino games,” said John J. Chaszar, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana. “With the addition of the DraftKings Sportsbook, we are elevating the experience for sports fans, connecting them to a new level of engagement across some of America’s most popular leagues, including the NFL, NBA and more. From cheering on the Dallas Cowboys to the LSU Tigers and every team in between, the new retail DraftKings Sportsbook will be an incredibly popular entertainment option for the entire Ark-La-Tex region.” DraftKings, a top-rated and industry-leading digital sports and entertainment platform, will offer Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana customers comprehensive betting offerings and options, including live wagers and player proposition bets. Louisiana sports fans aged 21 and over will be able to place bets on various professional and other sports leagues, ensuring a wide range of choices for enthusiasts, all while viewing multiple games live. “We are excited to expand our relationship with The Cordish Companies and open a new retail DraftKings Sportsbook at Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana,” said Michael Kibort, VP, Product Operations, DraftKings. “With a shared commitment to innovation and entertainment, our latest retail sportsbook will deliver a premier sports betting experience just in time for fans to cheer on their favorite college basketball teams during March Madness.” Sports & Social will serve up an elevated menu of made-from-scratch items for lunch and dinner seven days a week, as well as offer a carefully crafted beverage menu featuring a wide selection of national and local brews, curated specialty cocktails, and Sports & Social’s signature Crush drink which is landing in the Ark-La-Tek region for the first time. The iconic Maryland beverage takes fresh squeezed juice and your choice of spirit and serves it up over crushed ice. |