Customers can also use a smartphone application to set up a bet, then have a code on their phone scanned to place it after arriving at the casino, 1721 W. The temporary sportsbook, which will be replaced by a much larger facility in early 2024, features a full bar, food service, dozens of lounge chairs and seats, even more televisions, a number of betting kiosks and a counter to place bets. He said adding the sportsbook was a matter of using all “the tools we have at our disposal” to make the city a great entertainment destination for locals and visitors alike. Johnson said that adding a sportsbook to the existing casino would help Milwaukee’s entertainment offerings compete with other cities and states. But Johnson and casino CEO Dominic Ortiz said sports betting is something people have been clamoring for. “In this city, we have got a ton of excellent entertainment options,” said Johnson. If the team wins, Johnson could redeem his ticket to collect $70 ($50 in winnings). Mayor Cavalier Johnson placed the first bet, $20 on the Milwaukee Bucks to win the NBA Finals with +250 odds. Potawatomi Hotel & Casino opened its sportsbook Friday morning, creating the first legal place in Milwaukee to bet on sports. Mayor Cavalier Johnson places his first bet.
