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anDuel has obtained market access to operate sports betting in the state of Washington via a partnership with Port Madison Enterprises, the business arm of the Suquamish Tribe, announced the company on Tuesday. As a result of the deal, a retail sportsbook is set to open this fall at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, according to a press release.
The brand new FanDuel Sportsbook at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort will feature three live betting windows and twelve self-service betting terminal kiosks. Moreover, the venue will count with 17 screens to feature all of the game-day action, including a 32’ x 9’ high-definition video wall and club chair seating. The company has shared the first rendering of the project.
Additionally, resulting from the exclusive partnership, three self-service betting kiosks will be located in the casino’s Beach Rock Music and Sports Lounge, which features 11 screens, including a 24.55’ x 11.5’ screen and seating for over 250 people.
“We are excited to partner with FanDuel, America’s #1 Sportsbook, and to be their exclusive partner in Washington State,” said Rion Ramirez, CEO of Port Madison Enterprises. The company expects the deal to make the casino resort the state’s premier destination for sports betting and the best game-day experience for all its casino guests, according to Board President Greg George.
Sports bettors and guests visiting the gambling venue will be able to enjoy a FanDuel Sportsbook retail experience that fans in other states “have grown to love,” promises the sports betting giant. The sportsbook is set to feature “an incredible game-day atmosphere” with wagering options available across all major sporting events.
“We are so pleased with the recent addition of sports wagering to our gaming compact, making sports betting legal in the state for the first time,” said Leonard Forsman, Chairman of the Suquamish Tribe. “Revenue from sports wagering will help support the Suquamish Tribe’s important governmental services offered to both tribal members and the local non-tribal community.”
As part of the newly announced deal, FanDuel Group and Port Madison Enterprises also shared a commitment to responsible gaming. FanDuel promotes safe play via a number of channels, including in-app tools that allow customers to set time, deposit and wager limits; as well as its PlaySafe site where customers can find additional support services.
“The Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort will be a truly impressive location for the West Coast expansion of our FanDuel Sportsbook retail operations,” said Keith Wall, Vice President of Retail at FanDuel Group. The New York-based sports-tech entertainment company, a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, has a presence across a total 50 states and over 12 million customers.
Sports wagering in the state of Washington launched in time for NFL season, on Sept. 9. The Suquamish tribe was part of an initial group of nine tribal nations approved by the U.S. Department of Interior to conduct sports betting operations, while others received their permits in the following weeks.
