DraftKings at Casino Queen Launches Sports Betting in Illinois
August 05 2020 - 7:30AM
DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced the launch of the
DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook app and retail location in
Illinois. Customers can download the sportsbook app and visit
DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St. Louis to finish creating
their account onsite, providing them with statewide mobile sports
betting access.
“Illinois is home to some of the most passionate sports fans and
most iconic sports teams in the entire country,” said Jason Robins,
DraftKings Co-founder, Chairman and CEO. “DraftKings’ dedication to
innovation and providing customers with a premier sports betting
experience has made our app the top-rated option and we can’t wait
for fans in Illinois to discover why.” Once their account is
created, customers can place a wide variety of bets, including
pre-match, live and proposition wagers on several major
professional and collegiate athletic events and teams. The
top-rated app also features a number of promotional offers
available only to Illinois customers. In addition to mobile and
online sportsbook access, DraftKings at Casino Queen offers a
retail sportsbook at the newly rebranded physical location in East
St. Louis.
“We are excited to bring sports betting to Illinois and the St.
Louis community,” noted Terry Downey, President, DraftKings at
Casino Queen. “The marriage of two iconic brands promises to create
an unforgettable experience that can only be found at DraftKings at
Casino Queen. Fans will come to love the service, passion and
innovation now available in our state.”
DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook and the DraftKings daily
fantasy products are available via iOS and Android here.
About DraftKingsDraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG)
is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company created to
fuel the competitive spirits of sports fans with products that
range across daily fantasy, regulated gaming and digital media.
Headquartered in Boston, and launched in 2012 by Jason Robins, Matt
Kalish and Paul Liberman, DraftKings is the only U.S.-based
vertically integrated sports betting operator. DraftKings is a
multi-channel provider of sports betting and gaming technologies,
powering sports and gaming entertainment for 50+ operators across
more than 15 regulated U.S. and global markets, including Arkansas
and Oregon in the U.S. DraftKings Sportsbook offers mobile and
retail betting for major U.S. and international sports and operates
in the United States pursuant to regulations in Colorado, Illinois,
Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania and West Virginia. DraftKings’ daily fantasy sports
product is available in 8 countries internationally with 15
distinct sports categories.DraftKings is the official daily fantasy
partner of the NFL as well as an authorized gaming operator of the
MLB and NBA.
About DraftKings at Casino QueenLocated across
the Mississippi River from St. Louis, DraftKings at Casino Queen,
formerly known as Casino Queen, has been welcoming visitors since
1993. DraftKings at Casino Queen is famous for its waterfront
hotel, stunning views of The Gateway Arch and St. Louis skyline and
an unforgettable gaming experience with extraordinary
service.
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