DraftKings opens sportsbook at The Queen Baton Rouge

Sports Betting

DraftKings has unveiled its latest retail sportsbook at the Queen Baton Rouge Louisiana.

The ribbon cutting featured high-level executives and former LSU quarterback Matt Flynn. Officials said it took $85 million to transform the property from the Mississippi River to land. Its footprint went from 62,000 to more than 100,000 square feet. The city’s first land-based casino has gaming, dining, and entertainment venues.

General Manager Matt Shehadi brings in more than 20 years of experience in the gaming and hospitality industries. He said there are more than 700 gaming machines and 18 table games, including blackjack, craps, roulette and pai gow poker.

DraftKings Sportsbook will be there with the latest sports technology with 20 kiosks and four betting windows and a dedicated smoking patio, LIT Casino & Bar, with more than 100 slots and six table games.

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