Washington fans are now able to place a bet before taking their seats at Nationals Park.
The team on Monday announced the opening of a BetMGM retail sportsbook connected to Nationals Park. The BetMGM location is next to the center field gate and is the first active retail sportsbook connected to an MLB stadium.
“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 Alan Gottlieb, chief operating officer of Lerner Sports, 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.