Nation’s first strip club sportsbook set to open in D.C., in partnership with Elys Game Technology

Tuesday, December 27, 2022 6:03 PM
  • Bennett Conlin, Sports Handle

Cloakroom Gentlemen’s Club plans to launch its retail sportsbook this week in Washington, D.C., while touting itself as the first sportsbook inside a strip club in the U.S.

At 4 p.m. Thursday, the location will hold a “soft launch” for a small gathering, and the general public can access the sportsbook starting Friday, according to a Cloakroom spokesperson. Cloakroom’s joint venture, Cloakbook, which was formed with Elys Game Technology, received its sports wagering operator license Tuesday.

“We are eagerly looking forward to commencing our sportsbook operations within the Cloakroom and all-new Over Under lounge on the rooftop above the club, and to provide a whole new experience to our patrons in D.C.,” Tony Cavasilios, managing member of Cloakbook, said in a press release.