DraftKings opened its second sportsbook in New Hampshire Thursday, taking over space inside a Manchester restaurant and sports bar.
In a statement, Boston-based DraftKings said the South Side Tavern’s retail sportsbook includes betting kiosks, televisions, and seating for groups large and small. The 40,000-square-foot tavern, a longtime charitable gaming location, recently underwent a $2.5 million renovation.
DraftKings is the exclusive sports betting provider of the New Hampshire Lottery. The company launched mobile sports betting in the state in December 2019 and the first retail sportsbook on Aug. 12.
“For the first time in the city, customers will be able to place retail bets on their favorite sports while watching the games in real-time,” DraftKings North America President Matt Kalish said in a statement.
DraftKings said the tavern’s renovation included the installation of a new HVAC air filtration system. South Side Tavern has taken a number of precautionary measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Employees and guests are required to wear masks, and employees throughout the day disinfect gaming machines to provide a safe and clean experience.
“We believe the sportsbook will further cement us as a destination location for sports fans in Manchester and the surrounding areas,” said Alex Anagnost, general manager, Granite State Poker, which operates the charitable gaming.
