The Potawatomi Casino Hotel is gearing up for a new addition to its entertainment offerings with the introduction of a new poker room and a sportsbook that draws inspiration from Las Vegas. Set for a grand opening on May 3, these additions are the highlight of the casino’s ongoing $190 million renovation efforts.

Starting in September 2023, the construction of these venues has now reached its final stages, promising an enhanced gaming experience for visitors. The poker room is designed to accommodate 14 tables, offering a variety of games such as 1-3 No Limit, 2-5 No Limit, and Pot Limit Omaha (PLO). Players can look forward to engaging promotions including Hourly High Hand Jackpots and a Bad Beat Jackpot, adding an extra layer of excitement to the game.

The sportsbook, sprawling over 6,500 square feet and spread across two floors, is set to redefine sports betting with a state-of-the-art 2,000 square foot LED screen, a broadcast booth equipped with a 3-camera system, and more than 20 TVs for an immersive viewing experience. Betting enthusiasts will have access to over 75 kiosks and ticket writers, ensuring a seamless betting process. The venue will also feature food and drink services, which will be available to poker room guests as well.

Dominic Ortiz, CEO of Potawatomi Casino Hotel, expressed his enthusiasm for the new additions, stating, “We are excited to bring the next level of an entertaining sports betting atmosphere to our guests. We appreciate the patience our guests have given us while we build out these two extraordinary projects. I can assure them, it will be well worth the wait. In all my years in the gaming industry, the opening of sportsbook and poker room has to be the most exciting time in my career.”

Sean Cullen, Director of Sportsbook, also highlighted the uniqueness of the new sports betting venue, “There is not a retail betting space outside of Las Vegas that can compete with the high-end venue we’re unveiling on May 3. With the 75 kiosks we currently have, we are #2 in the country for gross gaming revenue of publicly reporting sportsbooks. We believe our new retail sports betting venue will make us a top travel destination in the Midwest.”