TPC Scottsdale, home to the rowdiest annual PGA Tour event, is now home to an on-site retail sportsbook.
The Arizona opened to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. local time following a ribbon-cutting Thursday. The sportsbook’s official opening makes it the first retail betting facility at a PGA Tour tournament venue. The WM Phoenix Open is held annually at TPC Scottsdale, and the tournament encourages raucous fan behavior not seen at other PGA Tour venues.
“It’s going to add to the allure of that event,” Scott Warfield, the PGA Tour’s vice president of gaming, said at Las Vegas’ G2E gathering last week.
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While the facility could become a popular hangout spot during tournament weeks, it’s open year-round, seven days a week. The restaurant and patio are open to all patrons, while the wagering lounge inside the sportsbook only allows adults over the age of 21.
“The DraftKings Sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale promises to be a year-round destination where we look forward to delivering unforgettable experiences to our fans,” PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan said in a press release.
The sportsbook includes 32 betting kiosks, 3,400 square feet of video walls, and six wagering ticket windows. There’s also a dining room and indoor-outdoor bar area. The entire facility is 13,000 square feet.
As for the menu, it’s designed by Executive Chef Matthew O’Harris and features appetizers, wings, salads, sandwiches, hamburgers, street tacos, and pizza. Beverage options include local beers and craft cocktails.
The DK Burger, which includes a smashed beef patty, cheddar cheese, gem lettuce, onion, tomato, pickle, and DK sauce on a brioche bun, is pictured below. It comes with a side of spiced fries.
“It’s an exciting day and we’re thrilled to celebrate the opening of the DraftKings Sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale, a location that showcases the special collaboration between DraftKings and the PGA TOUR while featuring a number of customer-centric amenities true to the DraftKings brand,” Jason Robins, DraftKings’ CEO and co-founder, said in a press release. “We look forward to welcoming in locals and visitors to experience DraftKings in a new way and enjoy the unmatched service and dining experience.”
Arizona’s betting market s1j3r
Arizona boasts a robust betting market, with more than a dozen FanDuel all operate mobile sportsbooks in Arizona.
Additionally, all four of those operators have a retail presence in the state through major professional sports franchises and venues.
BetMGM runs a retail sportsbook at State Farm Stadium, home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals. The 17,000-square-foot facility was the first sportsbook to open at an NFL facility.
Caesars Sportsbook operates a retail sportsbook at Chase Field, home of the NBA‘s Phoenix Suns and the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury.
