FanDuel Sportsbook Launches At Mohegan Sun

UNCASVILLE, CT — Sports betting has arrived in Connecticut as a temporary Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook retail location at Bow & Arrow Sports Bar opened to the public Thursday morning.

The sportsbook is located near the casino's Autumn entrance and features four live betting windows and nearly 50 self-service betting terminals. The companies anticipate opening the permanent Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook this winter in a fully revamped area where the Mohegan Sun Race Book was previously located.

The sportsbook will be 11,000 square feet, featuring a 140-foot high-resolution video wall as well as a full bar and dining menu. A Race Book section will still be featured within the new venue as well.

Gov. Ned Lamont was at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday and placed a ceremonial first bet. Lamont placed the first legal sports bet in Connecticut at the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, which was $50 on the Connecticut Sun to win by more than 7.5 points vs. the Chicago Sky.

Former NFL legends, Wayne Chrebet and Darius Butler, were also on hand to celebrate the launch of sports betting at Mohegan Sun. Chrebet placed a $20 wager on the Jets moneyline for their game this weekend against the Tennessee Titans, and Butler placed a $20 wager on the New England Patriots moneyline, hoping they notch a win against the Tampa Buccaneers on Sunday night.

The sportsbook will offer bets on all major U.S. sports, including professional football, basketball, baseball, tennis, MMA, boxing, soccer, golf, motorsports and more.

The state assembly approved a measure legalizing sports betting and online casino gambling in August. Last month, an agreement between the state and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribal Council received federal approval.

States around the country have approved similar laws in recent years, seeking to boost revenues.

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