Caesars Sportsbook Grand Opening a Triumph for Windsor-Essex
The grand opening of Caesars Sportsbook at Caesars Windsor was celebrated by hundreds of people including local politicians, business owners, and community members alike!
Jan. 21, 2023 10:04PM
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A photo of people celebrating outside of Caesars Sportsbook with balloons in hand
After years of advocacy from WERCofC and other agencies, the grand opening of the Caesars Sportsbook at Caesars Windsor was a huge success. Hundreds of people attended the event, including local politicians, business owners, and community members. The sportsbook offers single sports betting, something that has been a long time coming in the area. Guests were able to place bets on various sports games while enjoying food and drinks from the bar and restaurant. The event was also streamed live on social media so those who couldn’t attend could still join in on the celebration. Mayor Drew Dilkens spoke about how this is an important step forward for Windsor-Essex. “This is an exciting day for our region as we take another step towards becoming a premier destination for entertainment and gaming,” he said. “We are proud to be home to one of Canada’s first legal single sports betting facilities." Business owners in the area were also thrilled with the news as it will bring more people into their establishments. “It’s great to see such a large turnout here today," said one local business owner. "I think this will really help bring more customers into our stores and restaurants." Overall, everyone involved seemed delighted with how well everything went off without a hitch. It was clear that all those involved had worked hard to make sure everything ran smoothly and that guests had an enjoyable experience at the grand opening of Caesars Sportsbook at Caesars Windsor.