When the brand new DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Subject opens subsequent week, it’s going to have all of the facilities one would would anticipate; comfortable seating to observe video games; high-end snacks and entrees; and loads of alternatives to open new DraftKings accounts. The one factor this sportsbook received’t offer, nevertheless, is precise betting.

In response to a report within the Chicago Day by day Herald, DraftKings continues to be ready for approval of the Wrigley Subject sportsbook from the Illinois Gaming Board. Till that approval is available in, followers will be capable of get pleasure from all of the facilities for the sportsbook, however will be unable to entry the betting home windows and kiosks till that approval is granted.

These facilities embrace a full-service bar, restaurant, and loads of big tv screens. The 17,000 sq. foot facility consists of about 2000 sq. toes of screens, and will likely be open yr spherical.

The sportsbook at Wrigley Subject is entered from a separate entrance and followers will be unable to commute between them with out exiting Wrigley Subject completely.

Dropping a branded sportsbook in, or adjoining, to a sports activities area is a method that loads of US operators are embracing. Stephen Miraglia, DraftKings director of communications defined the technique in a latest interview with the Chicago Day by day Herald saying, “Our technique is to establish, with flagship places like this, excessive foot site visitors areas.What higher place than Wrigley Subject? This is able to be a year-round vacation spot, a really immersive viewing expertise for those who need to are available in, get pleasure from video games, have some meals. It’s all about reaching that viewers. Not solely Cubs followers, however the vacationers round right here.”

FanDuel at present operates an analogous year-round sportsbook on the United Middle the place the Chicago Bulls play.