Greektown’s Barstool Sportsbook Busy But Exclusive During NFL Playoffs

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Sports bettors from across the metro Detroit region eagerly participated in the first playoff football weekend at the new Barstool Sportsbook located at Greektown Casino.

Bettors who arrived to wager on six NFL playoff games over the span of two days were presented with several notable statistics, including a 32-foot video wall, 29 televisions, and 40 betting kiosks.

However, for the majority, the lounge area of the sportsbook continues to be an alluring novelty that remains out of their reach.

However, since online gambling has not been introduced yet, visiting Greektown’s Barstool Sportsbook during NFL’s Wild Card Weekend might be one of the few options available to place bets.

Barstool Sportsbook lounge has a few restrictions

The ambiance of the Barstool Sportsbook lounge resembles that of an exciting sports bar. In the lounge, you’ll find recliners positioned in front of a massive video board, along with high-top tables and seating for six behind them. Additionally, there is a merchandise counter and Barstool branding can be seen throughout the lounge. Feel free to click on a photo below to view the image.

Despite the presence of several beer taps and a digital food menu, it is important to note that Detroit casinos are not currently permitted to offer food and drink services due to COVID-19 restrictions.

During the pandemic restrictions, access to the lounge is limited to high-stakes gamblers and esteemed members of the casino’s exclusive tier. A staff member confirmed on Sunday evening that only players who have placed bets of $2,000 or more, or hold the mychoice Elite status, are permitted to enter the lounge. It’s worth noting that mychoice Elite is the second-highest tier out of the five available at Greektown Casino.

According to Marvin Beatty, vice president of community and public relations at Greektown, the requirements will become less strict once the restrictions are lifted.

However, despite the large number of kiosks outside the lounge (approximately 40), many people still formed long lines to place bets before the NFL playoff kickoff between Buffalo and Indianapolis on Saturday. Only a select few privileged guests were granted access to the lounge.

As Cleveland triumphed over Pittsburgh on Sunday night, bets continued to trickle in. Amidst the waning moments of the game, there was only a single customer who watched from the lounge. This individual had the luxury of almost having the entire sportsbook to themselves for most of the second half.

What about Greektown’s temporary sportsbook?

Located on the second floor of the main casino, the newly established sportsbook is conveniently positioned next to the table games. Wagering windows at the sportsbook are open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays, and from 9 a.m. to midnight on weekends.

On December 23, it debuted as a replacement for the temporary sportsbook that had initially launched in an old poker room on March 11, 2020, coinciding with the commencement of Michigan sports betting.

The room is still equipped with TVs and small tables. A few fans took advantage of the available space to sit and watch Baker Mayfield and the Browns secure a victory on Sunday. Additionally, there is a set of kiosks located outside the facility.

To adhere to the MGCB order, Greektown Casino has divided its gaming space into a minimum of 12 zones. Each zone is restricted to a maximum occupancy of 100 people per every 10,000 square feet.

Barstool Sportsbook ‘well-received’ so far

The sports betting numbers for December are anticipated to be released this week for the Detroit casinos. These figures will reflect approximately one week of activity after the trio reopened following a second prolonged closure due to COVID-19.

Greektown’s numbers are expected to receive a significant boost with the introduction of the permanent Barstool Sportsbook. Prior to its unveiling, the Penn National Gaming casino ranked third in Detroit, capturing 20.6% of the city’s sports wagers in 2020. Leading the pack were MGM Grand Detroit (44.8%) and MotorCity Casino (34.6%), in that order.

In the future, we will be able to assess the influence of the new Barstool book on the market. Did fans from various locations actively visit Greektown to show their loyalty to the brand?

Beatty expressed his observation, stating, “The reception seems quite positive. Once we reach the appropriate level of operation, where it fulfills its intended purpose… At that point, we will witness the true outcome.”

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