William Hill sets US-first with Monumental Sports & Entertainment deal

The William Hill US division and Monumental Sports & Entertainment have announced details of a new partnership that will see the first sportsbook open inside a professional sports venue in the US.

Subject to regulatory approvals, a new William Hill sportsbook will open at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., a venue owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment that is home to Monumental’s Washington Wizards NBA team, Washington Capitals NHL franchise and Washington Mystics WNBA outfit.

The sportsbook would feature premium sports betting facilities, span multiple floors and remain open daily, including on game days and both event and non-event days at the arena. Fans will also be able to bet on the William Hill mobile app while inside the arena.

In addition, the agreement will now see William Hill serve as the exclusive sports betting partner of the Wizards, Capitals and Mystics.

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