The Connecticut Lottery Corp. announced it will open a new retail sports betting facility at the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport.
A new 2,500 square-foot sportsbook space will be constructed on the venue’s ground floor. The sportsbook will include food and drink service, more than 10 televisions, an exterior patio and bar seating. Bettors will be able to place their wagers at a dozen kiosks and teller windows.
The sports bar and sportsbook will be open daily, regardless of whether the arena is holding an event. Total Mortgage Arena is the home venue of the New York Islanders’ AHL farm team, the Bridgeport Islanders.
“The City of Bridgeport has been a focus for the Connecticut Lottery since Day 1, and we thank local officials and Bridgeport’s state delegation for their support in this endeavor,” said Greg Smith, president and CEO of the Connecticut Lottery Cor. “Total Mortgage Arena provides us with a unique space that is already known as an entertainment hub for sports, music performances, and events. The addition of the sportsbook will help make Total Mortgage Arena an entertainment and sports destination every day with ample and easy parking access.
Photo courtesy of the Bridgeport Islanders
