DraftKings announced it has come to terms on an agreement with the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, which grants market access for DraftKings to begin retail sportsbook operations at the Lake of the Torches Resort Casino starting August 28, 2024, pending licensure and regulatory approvals.

Upon launch, DraftKings Sportsbook mobile and retail operations will be available to customers in 28 U.S. states, in addition to Washington D.C. and Ontario, Canada.

“DraftKings has established a great relationship with the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, and we can’t wait to bring the DraftKings Sportsbook brand to Wisconsin,” said Michael Kibort, Vice President of Retail Sportsbooks at DraftKings. “Providing a best-in-class customer experience has always been a top priority for our company and the opportunity to deliver that experience to customers in yet another state is a proud moment for DraftKings.”

On August 28, 2024, sports fans 21-years-of-age and older will have access to six DraftKings Sportsbook kiosks and one over-the-counter window located on the casino floor, adjacent to the property’s sports bar, pending licensure and regulatory approvals. Woody’s Bar & Grill features ample sports viewing options with a dozen televisions, a live sports ticker, a full bar, great gameday food selections, and more.

“Lake of the Torches is excited to add retail sports betting to our property as a new gaming amenity for our valued guests to enjoy,” said Bill Guelcher, Chief Executive Officer, Lake of the Torches Resort Casino. “Our goal is to implement sports betting operations with a strong brand recognition and extremely high quality product performance, and we’re honored to collaborate with DraftKings as an industry leader.”

The Lake of Torches Resort Casino, proudly owned and operated by the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, is a premier dining and entertainment destination featuring 800 slot machines and a variety of table games, exciting live entertainment, delicious dining options including the Eagle’s Nest Restaurant, Woody’s Bar & Grill and the Dancing Waters Lounge. The property also includes a lakeside hotel with more than 100 guest rooms and suites with picturesque views of the Northwoods of Wisconsin.