Circa Sports has just debuted the biggest sportsbook in Kentucky at The Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs. The new venue comes with premium seats, a full staff, and assisted and self-service betting, and it also comes with a broadcast studio built in-house.

Circa Sports has officially unveiled Kentucky's largest sportsbook at The Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs in Franklin, marking a great milestone in the state's sports betting industry. This expansion into the Bluegrass State is the company's latest move in its ongoing quest to grow its national footprint, making Kentucky the fifth state where Circa Sports operates.

A game-changer for Kentucky sports betting

The newly opened Circa Sports sportsbook spans 5,100 square feet, making it the largest of its kind in the commonwealth. The facility is outfitted with state-of-the-art amenities including an 80-foot-wide LED video screen, seating for over 100 guests, and a 31-foot odds board. Bettors will find 113 stadium-style seating, plush luxury recliners, and private booth seating arranged across three tiers, ensuring an elevated and comfortable viewing experience.

For convenience and speed, the sportsbook also features five staffed betting stations and four self-service kiosks, three of which are integrated into The Mint Kentucky Downs casino. The venue is also home to a dedicated broadcast studio for VSiN (Vegas Stats and Information Network), offering live sports betting content and analysis directly from the site.

Soft launch underway ahead of grand opening

Although the official ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for August 20 and a grand opening event will follow on August 23, Circa Sports has already initiated a soft launch. Bettors can also access the Circa Sports mobile app, which is now live and available across the state. This mobile launch positions Circa Sports as a dominant player in the Kentucky market by offering both physical and online betting options.

Since its launch in Las Vegas in 2019, Circa Sports has rapidly expanded into five states: Nevada, Illinois, Colorado, Iowa, and Kentucky. Each expansion has been marked by a blend of high-end physical sportsbooks and robust mobile platforms.

Circa Sports expands popular NFL betting contest

In addition to its sportsbook launch, Circa Sports is ramping up excitement in the sports betting world with a major expansion of its popular NFL Survivor contest. For 2025, the guaranteed prize pool for the Circa Survivor has been increased to $15 million - up from $10 million in 2024 - establishing a new high-water mark in the industry.

The 2024 edition of the Survivor contest attracted 14,266 contestants and distributed over $14.2 million to eight bettors. To build on this momentum, Circa is also launching a new premium-level competition called Circa Grandissimo. This high-stakes contest carries a $100,000 buy-in and limits each participant to two entries. The winner will take home a guaranteed prize of $1.5 million.

Another million-dollar jackpot hit at Circa Resort & Casino

Meanwhile, back in Las Vegas, a lucky Circa Resort & Casino player struck gold over the weekend. The anonymous gambler landed a massive $1 million jackpot on Dragon Link slots after placing a $250 wager. The win was confirmed by Circa via Facebook, and the announcement drew praise and envy from social media users.

The casino is no stranger to million-dollar jackpots. Earlier this year, another guest, identified only as James, won $1 million on a Dollar Storm slot machine with just a $2 wager. These headline-making payouts continue to boost Circa's reputation as one of the hottest gaming destinations in Las Vegas.

As Circa Sports cements its place in the Kentucky market with its largest sportsbook yet, the operator continues to combine innovation with scale. With record-setting contests and a growing presence in key states, Circa Sports appears set to be a long-term powerhouse in the ever-evolving sports betting landscape in the US.