The state’s House recently passed an amendment to Senate Bill 521 that allows Illinois residents to bet on in-state college games. If the State Senate passes an amendment currently under consideration, the DraftKings Sportsbook at Casino Queen could serve as an option for betting on in-state teams.

DraftKings Casino Could Serve as College Sports Betting Spot JCJ has led hundreds of gaming and hospitality projects across the U.S. The bar will provide a social setting for guests, while the food court will include three different quick-service casual dining options.ĭraftKings at Casino Queen has partnered with JCJ Architecture to lead the construction of the facility. The full-service restaurant will include complete menus offering a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner options. New food and beverage options are planned for the new facility. “Through this collaboration, we have the opportunity to change how fans engage with the sports they love while becoming a part of the fabric of Illinois’ rich sports culture.” “We are excited to be working with Casino Queen to bring our premier sports betting experience to the state and its sports fans,” Ezra Kucharz, DraftKings chief business officer, said in a news release last year when the companies announced their partnership. The sportsbook will feature new plush, lounge-style seating and oversized high-definition TVs to provide optimal viewing for fans to watch numerous sporting events. It was designed to showcase a new gaming destination with a contemporary design and the latest sports wagering technology.

The expanded DraftKings sportsbook will be near the casino floor. “Through our partnership with DraftKings, a cutting-edge sportsbook, and exceptional new dining experiences, we will soon offer a gaming destination that is unmatched in this region.” “Sports wagering has greatly elevated Illinois gaming and we are creating an environment at DraftKings at Casino Queen to capture that excitement,” Terry Downey, president and CEO of Casino Queen, said in a news release Tuesday. It is expected to be completed in December 2021. along the Mississippi River, encompassing approximately 30,000 square feet. Louis, Illinois, is under construction.ĭraftKings announced this week that it has broken ground on the estimated $10 million expansion project, including a state-of-the-art DraftKings sportsbook with a new dining promenade featuring a three-outlet food court and a full-service restaurant. The new DraftKings Sportsbook at Casino Queen in East St.

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