The We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Fort McDowell, Arizona held Thursday the grand opening of a new sportsbook powered by Betfred USA Sports. The new amenity features 4K video walls and displays, and a cashier stand with four wagering terminals. Furthermore, the sportsbook features a number of “strategically located” betting kiosks.
Kirk Brumbaugh, Table Games Director for the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, said: “We took our time in creating our new Sportsbook because we wanted to learn from those that came before us, maximize existing resources, and leverage the latest electronic advancements so we could take our facility to the next level of gaming excellence.”
Powered by Betfred Sportsbook, with whom the We-Ko-Pa Casino has partnered since August 2021, the new Sportsbook boasts a massive Planar 4K direct view LED video wall (47′ wide by 9′ tall) that can show three separate games side-by-side, with each screen measuring 18’4′ diagonally. Each screen can be further split into four separate 9.2′ diagonal sections, allowing up to 12 separate games to be seen simultaneously.
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Bryan Bennett, Chief Operating Officer of Betfred USA Sports, stated: “We’re excited to increase our presence in Arizona in partnership with the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort and WKP Sportsbook. As a team, we set out early to create one of the best game-watching and betting experiences in the state, and we’re confident we’ve accomplished that goal.”
Former NFL linebacker Lance Briggs was on hand to sign autographs at the grand opening of the sportsbook on Thursday. Tribal Council President Bernadine Burnett of Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation made the first wager at the new amenity.
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Opening just in time for football season, the new Sportsbook is connected to WKP Sports & Entertainment, a full-service sports bar that offers a variety of appetizers, wings, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, salads, and entrees along with more than 45 draft beers, signature cocktails, their proprietary Party Punch, beer cocktails, wine, premium spirits, and adult milkshakes.
Former NFL linebacker Lance Briggs and Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation's Bernadine Burnett
Beverage service will be available during the sportsbook’s hours of operation. The new Sportsbook is open seven days a week from 10 am on weekdays, 9 am on Saturday and Sunday, until closing.
