Kentucky's largest sportsbook to open at The Mint Kentucky Downs

This September marks the two-year anniversary of sports gambling becoming legal in Kentucky. Late this summer, the largest retail sportsbook in the state will open at The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs.

Circa Sports Kentucky’s newest venue will feature an 80-foot-wide LED screen, a 31-foot-wide odds board, and over 5,100 square feet geared toward the ultimate gameday experience. There will be 113 stadium-style seats, luxury recliners, and three tiers of booth-style seating. You won’t have to go far to place your bets. The sportsbook will feature five staffed betting stations, including an ADA-accessible station, and four self-service kiosks. Three additional self-service kiosks will be located within The Mint Kentucky Downs casino. There will also be an AVSiN (Vegas Stats & Information Network) broadcast studio, where live on-air talent, analysis, and gameday content will be captured daily.

In a press release, Derek Stevens, CEO of Circa Sports, noted Circa’s success in Kentucky over the past year and the proximity to Nashville, just 35 miles away. Tennessee only allows online sports betting, so this would be the closest retail sportsbook to Music City.

“After operating in Kentucky for a year, introducing a sportsbook of this caliber to the region marks a significant milestone for Circa Sports. Along with Kentucky, we’re also seeing tremendous excitement from fans in Tennessee—especially in Nashville. Together with The Mint, we’re creating a high-tech betting destination that will bring a new level of live-viewing excitement for customers across both states. The Mint has been an exceptional partner in turning this vision into reality, and we look forward to welcoming guests later this year.”

Johan Mirkovic, The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs’ vice president and general manager, said Circa Sports Kentucky at The Mint will be modeled after Circa’s popular sportsbook in Las Vegas, which he hopes will get people off their couches placing bets on their phones to the 21-and-over venue, which will be a completely immersive experience.

“The Circa Sportsbook adds yet more amenities for our guests enjoying The Mint Gaming Hall’s gambling, entertainment and dining options. This region, spanning the Kentucky-Tennessee border, is a true sports enthusiast’s haven. The upcoming Circa Sportsbook will elevate the experience, offering the area’s premier viewing venue for all your favorite sporting events—no matter where you are. Whether it’s electrifying college football Saturdays, NFL Sundays, thrilling baseball playoffs, or beyond, this will become the go-to destination for fans to gather, celebrate, and immerse themselves in the excitement.”

Mirkovic said the venue is expected to open in late August, just in time for football season.