The story was made this week in the U.S. sports betting industry, as William Hill will be the first Sportbook to operate within the confines of a professional sports venue, officially opening its doors to business on Wednesday.
The opening of William Hill’s Sportbook at Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s Capital One Arena in Washington DC marks the culmination of a partnership agreement announced last October between William Hill, a part of Caesars Entertainment, and Monumental Sports & Entertainment.
“Monumental Sports & Entertainment is proud to have worked with William Hill and Caesars Entertainment, a proven and innovative leader in sports betting, to provide the prominent fan experience and set an example for the industry as the first and best in the category,” he said. the company’s founder and CEO, Ted Leonsis.
“Providing a data-driven and technologically advanced environment in a beautiful, accessible space with fine dining options provided by Chef Stefanelli will further enhance the indelible memories we create at night at Capital One Arena, and will attract even more visitors to our historic neighborhood from the center of DC “.
A place prepared to offer the best experience to the bettor
The two-story, 18,000-square-foot venue features 17 betting windows and 12 self-service kiosks, as well as Verizon 5G Wi-Fi capability, allowing fans to place bets on mobile devices through the William Hill app.
More than 100 television screens adorn the Sportbook, including four positioned on all sides of a jumbotron that hangs from the ceiling in the center of the venue, which is a replica of the one inside the Capital One Arena in the center of the ice / central court.
A 1,500-square-foot custom LED screen surrounds the entire facility and offers visitors the best viewing experience to enjoy multiple games in multiple sports simultaneously.
There is also a broadcast studio that will be used to receive live television and radio programs, as well as two VIP areas and a private space for dining and entertainment.
The design elements pay homage to the history of the local sports and professional teams, including baseball stitching incorporated into the stair railing, antique cabinets featured in the main bar, local sports memorabilia throughout the space and sketches of local arenas printed on the ceiling.
The Sportsbook and the restaurant will be open daily, throughout the year, and are accessible to the public from Rua F, offering direct access to and from Capital One Arena during selected events, which are currently 230 events per year and receive three million tickets. visitors.
A partnership that elevates the William Hill brand
Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment, commented: “With more than 100 televisions, almost 20 betting windows and a dozen kiosks in space, as well as access to the William Hill mobile app, our guests will enjoy a great game day watching the Capitals or Wizards at home or betting on your favorite teams during any game.
“Adding Chef Nicholas to our list has elevated our partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment to an elite level, providing the best sporting experience for fans across the region.”