{"id":278347,"date":"2023-06-20T13:55:11","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T18:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=278347"},"modified":"2023-06-21T11:35:55","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T16:35:55","slug":"draftkings-wrigley-field-sportsbook-opening-on-june-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/draftkings-wrigley-field-sportsbook-opening-on-june-27\/","title":{"rendered":"DraftKings Wrigley Field Sportsbook Days Away from Opening"},"content":{"rendered":"

The DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, is scheduled to open to the public on June 27.<\/p>\n

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Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. A DraftKings sportsbook will open there on June 27. (Image: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The retail sportsbook is part of a broader 10-year, $100 million marketing deal between the gaming company and the Major League Baseball (MLB) club. Owing to MLB guidelines, brick-and-mortar sportsbooks cannot be located inside<\/a> ticketed areas of stadiums. The DraftKings Sportsbook will be situated at Addison Street and Sheffield Avenue, near Wrigley Field.<\/p>\n

The year-round destination will first open as a state-of-the-art sports bar and restaurant, with plans for DraftKings to later add retail sports betting, pending licensure and regulatory approval from the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB),\u201d<\/strong> according to a statement issued by DraftKings.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The sportsbook operator didn\u2019t speculate as to when the venue will open. But DraftKings is already licensed to accept bets in Illinois<\/a> and is one of the top operators by market share in the state.<\/p>\n

Wrigley Field Sportsbook Could Be Winner<\/h2>\n

Roughly 90% of sports wagers placed in the US occur over computers or mobile phones.\u00a0 But it may be premature to pen obituaries on well-located brick-and-mortar sportsbooks.<\/p>\n

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DraftKings at Wrigley Field likely checks that box. This year, the Cubs rank 10th in terms of attendance and Wrigley is widely considered one of the cathedrals of the game, drawing fans from all over the country who simply want to see a game there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

To say Wrigley — which opened in 1914 and is the second-oldest MLB stadium, behind only Boston\u2019s Fenway Park —\u00a0 is an icon of the game is an understatement. That much is reflected in the Chicago venue\u2019s status as a national historic landmark.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe exterior of the building pays homage to the ballpark\u2019s classic green steel elements that help define its iconic aesthetic. A substantial portion of the facade features glass, which creates an airy feel and allows for unobstructed views into and outside the venue,\u201d DraftKings said of the sportsbook.<\/p>\n

Construction on the venue commenced in March 2022, with Marquee Development and Pepper Construction teaming up on the project.<\/p>\n

Wrigley Sportsbook Could Draw Beyond Season<\/h2>\n

Starting in 2024, the DraftKings sportsbook at Wrigley Field will get the benefit of the full slate of 81 Cubs home games. However, the venue won\u2019t be dependent on MLB to lure visitors.<\/p>\n

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Chicago is a sports-crazed city<\/a> and Wrigleyville is a desirable neighborhood. Plus, the sportsbook isn\u2019t just about betting. It has a bar, restaurant, and space for corporate events. It\u2019s also a 21-and-up venue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cThe DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field is located at 1012 W. Addison St. and will be open Monday through Thursday from 4-11 p.m.; Friday from 9-2 a.m.; Saturday from 9-2 a.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m.- 10 p.m. and is subject to change based on event programming around the Wrigley Field campus,\u201d said the gaming company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, is scheduled to open to the public on June 27. The retail sportsbook is part of a broader 10-year, $100 million marketing deal between the gaming company and the Major League Baseball (MLB) club. 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