Circa Sports debuted Kentucky's biggest largest sportsbook at The Mint Gaming Hall, Kentucky Downs in Franklin.
This is the gaming operator's fifth state as it continues to seek out new markets.
Key takeaways
- Circa Sports unveiled Kentucky's largest sportsbook inside The Mint Gaming Hall in Franklin.
- The venue includes premium seating, staffed and self-service betting kiosks, and an in-house VSiN broadcast studio.
- Circa Sports is also operational via a mobile app across Kentucky, making it the brand's fifth active state.
The 5,100-square-foot sportsbook is the commonwealth's largest and features an 80-foot-wide LED screen, a 31-foot odds board, and various premium seating options. The new facility also includes 113 stadium-style seats, luxury recliners, and booth-style seating across three tiers. Bettors can access five staffed betting stations and four self-service kiosks, three located inside The Mint Kentucky Downs casino for added convenience.
The company also confirmed a soft launch is underway ahead of its ribbon-cutting Aug. 20 and grand opening event Aug. 23. The Circa Sports app is live and accessible statewide, providing mobile betting options to Kentucky sports betting users.
Since its 2019 founding in Las Vegas, Circa Sports expanded its physical and mobile operations into Nevada, Iowa, Illinois, Colorado, and now Kentucky.
Circa expands NFL contest portfolio with $15 million survivor
Circa is using its status to build out its most popular betting contest. The guaranteed prize for the Circa Survivor contest increased from $10 million in 2024 to $15 million, setting a new market benchmark.
The 2024 edition attracted 14,266 entries and paid out over $14.2 million to eight undefeated participants. For 2025, Circa also introduced a new premium contest called Circa Grandissimo.
With a $100,000 buy-in and a two-entry limit per player, the contest mirrors the Survivor format but caters to high-stakes bettors. The winner claims a guaranteed $1.5 million prize.
Circa player hits $1 million Dragon Link jackpot in Vegas
A gambler at Circa Resort & Casino in downtown Las Vegas hit a $1 million jackpot on a Dragon Link slot game after placing a $250 bet Saturday night. The casino verified the win on Facebook, although the winner preferred to stay anonymous.
Social media users hailed the payout, pointing out the frequency of million-dollar jackpots at Circa. Some also commented on the steep bet required, with one remarking on the rarity of such large wagers.
Earlier this year, another Circa player named James secured a $1 million jackpot from a $2 wager on a Dollar Storm slot machine.
