WASHINGTON - The company that owns several Washington, D.C. professional sports teams is partnering with a major U.S. gaming company to open a sports betting venue at the Capital One Arena.
Monumental Sports
Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals, and Washington Mystics, is announcing a partnership with William Hill US which will create the first sports book at a U.S. professional sports venue
"Monumental is dedicated to bringing the latest technology and innovation into our arena and delivering extraordinary experiences to our fans. We are excited to partner with William Hill, the industry leader in sports betting, to become the first professional sports arena in the U.S. to feature a sportsbook," said Ted Leonsis, chairman, founder, principal partner and CEO, Monumental Sports & Entertainment in a statement.
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New partnership forming between arena, gaming
The company that owns several Washington, D.C. professional sports teams is partnering with a major U.S. gaming company to open a sports betting venue at the Capital One Arena.
"Through this partnership, we are thrilled to enhance the fan experience with innovative gaming opportunities and transformational dining and culinary options not just on event days, but year-round. Our partnership with William Hill compliments our vision of making our arena the premier sports and entertainment destination in Washington, D.C.," the statement continued.