Fanatics to open retail sportsbook location today

In partnership with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Fanatics Betting and Gaming will open its retail sportsbook location in Columbus’ Arena District later today.

The opening follows a special preview event yesterday, at which Ohio sports stars Ryan Shazier and RJ Umberger placed the ceremonial first bets at the brand new Fanatics Sportsbook Columbus.

Speaking yesterday, Blue Jackets sr. vice president and chief operating officer Cameron Scholvin said: “Tomorrow will be an exciting day for Blue Jackets fans and for sports fans in Ohio as we officially open the Fanatics Sportsbook in the shadow of Nationwide Arena.

“I’d like to thank RJ and Ryan for joining us today, as well as extend our gratitude to our partners at Fanatics and the many others that worked very hard to make this remarkable facility a reality.”

Chief business officer Ari Brood added: “It was a great day to be a Buckeye at the Fanatics Sportsbook Columbus. Having Columbus sports legends like Ryan and RJ come out and place the first bets shows that we plan to be the premier sports viewing and betting destination in the Arena District when we open our doors to the public on Friday.

“The Fanatics Sportsbook Columbus will be a great complement to our online sportsbook experience for sports fans living and visiting Ohio.”

The Fanatics Sportsbook Columbus is located at 401 North Front Street just outside Nationwide Arena and will be open weekdays from 12 pm – 10 pm and weekends from 11 am – 10 pm.