COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new sportsbook location is officially open in Columbus’ Arena District, near Nationwide Arena.
Under a partnership with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Fanatics Betting and Gaming opened the new retail sportsbook location on Thursday.
The building is located at 401 North Front Street – adjacent to Nationwide Arena. The main entrance is in the alleyway immediately north of the entrances to Buca di Beppo and Starbucks.
According to a release from the Blue Jackets, the building is more than 5,000 square feet and features four betting windows, 14 self-service kiosks, an LED video wall, 16 TV monitors and a full-service restaurant.
The Fanatics Sportsbook Columbus offers legal betting markers for all major sports including professional and college football, basketball, hockey, baseball, tennis, soccer, golf, MMA and boxing.
Placing the first two bets were former Steelers and Ohio State linebacker Ryan Shazier and RJ Umberger, a former Blue Jacket and Ohio State hockey All-American.
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“It’s a lot of fun, I’m enjoying it and I’m excited to have this here,” Umberger said.
Shazier said he placed a $20 bet on Ohio State winning the national championship. Umberger bet $20 on the Steelers winning the AFC North.
“I feel very confident," Shazier said when asked about his bet. "I think they have all the pieces they need to be a successful team."
The Fanatics Sportsbook Columbus will be open weekdays from noon to 10 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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