A little over a year since it was first reported, BetMGM and the Washington Nationals Monday announced the opening of the first retail sportsbook at a Major League Baseball stadium.
The BetMGM Sportsbook at Nationals Park will be open year-round for bettors to wager on a range of sporting events.
“We’re constantly pushing the boundaries to deliver sports fans unique experiences, and that’s just what we’ve done with the new BetMGM Sportsbook at Nationals Park,” said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt in a statement. “Whether fans are attending baseball games or looking for a place to watch any sporting event, the BetMGM Sportsbook at Nationals Park is bound to be one of the most engaging sports viewing environments in the District.”
The sportsbook features 40 big-screen TVs in a 4,000 square foot space with a capacity of 187. Visitors can place wagers directly at six betting windows or through user-friendly betting kiosks. The BetMGM Sportsbook also offers full-service beverage and dining options.
‘The BetMGM Sportsbook at Nationals Park represents the newest way in which we are providing our fans with the best experiences in sports and entertainment,” said Lerner Sports Chief Operating Officer Alan Gottlieb in a statement. “Upon its opening, the sportsbook immediately becomes one of the neighborhood’s premier venues for both the savvy bettor and casual fan to watch the top events in an upscale and electric atmosphere.”
Lerner Sports owns the Washington Nationals.
BetMGM Sportsbook at Nationals Park complements the BetMGM app launched in Washington, D.C. in June 2021, allowing bettors to place bets within a two-block radius of Nationals Park. The opening of the sportsbook is part of BetMGM’s multi-year, exclusive partnership with the Washington Nationals.
“The D.C.-Maryland-Virginia region is a great look into how we’re seeking to expand the BetMGM platform with a variety of unique experiences for our customers,” Greenblatt said. “They can utilize the BetMGM mobile app anywhere in Virginia, can visit the newly opened retail sportsbook at MGM National Harbor in Maryland, and now in D.C., they can access the first sportsbook connected to a Major League Baseball stadium. We’ve established great partnerships that allow us to bring these one-of-a-kind touchpoints to the DMV.”
