Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has celebrated its first in-person sports wagering location in the state of Maine at the newly opened sports entertainment venue, Oddfellahs, powered by Caesars Sportsbook.
Made possible through Caesars Sportsbook’s partnership with First Tracks Investments LLC, the new sports bar brings in-person sports betting to the Pine Tree State for the first time.
Oddfellahs commemorated its grand opening in the heart of downtown Portland at 55 Market St. with a ceremonial first bet placed by Portland Mayor Mark Dion alongside representatives from Caesars Sportsbook, First Tracks, the Portland City Council, and the Maine Gambling Control Unit.
Eric Hession, president of Caesars Digital said: “We’d like to thank Governor Janet Mills, the Maine Gambling Control Unit, the Portland City Council and the entire state legislature for making today possible.
“It’s great to see the momentum following our launch of mobile sports wagering in the state through our historic partnership with three of the Wabanaki Nations. With the first in-person sportsbook now operational, we look forward to collaborating with First Tracks on additional in-person opportunities in Maine.”
Michael Cianchette, CEO of First Tracks Investments, LLC, operator of Oddfellahs commented: “Building something new is always a challenge, but great teams make great things possible, this is an exciting venture for Maine’s harness racing industry, Wabanaki tribes, and sports fans across the state to access a new entertainment venue. We’re excited for whatever comes next and look forward to providing sustainable, responsible opportunities.”
Oddfellahs offers sports fans 21 and older full food and beverage service combined with an elevated sports viewing and wagering experience. Full-service sports wagering is available through self-service betting kiosks and a ticket window on-site in addition to convenient cash deposits and withdrawals for Caesars Sportsbook mobile accounts.
Sports fans should expect the ultimate viewing experience modelled after a Vegas-style sportsbook with 36 screens to catch sporting events at any time of the year, including every game of the NFL season.
