Circa Sportsbook Debuts at The Mint-Kentucky Downs

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Franklin, KY (July 23, 2025) – Circa Sports Kentucky’s state-of-the-art sportsbook is now open at The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs in Franklin. The largest sportsbook in the state, and one of the largest east of the Mississippi, the massive venue features an 80-foot-wide LED screen, a 31-foot-wide odds board and over 5,100 square feet of action-packed space designed for the ultimate fan experience. Reservations are live for booking at https://www.circasports.com/circa-sportsbook-kentucky.

“We’re proud to officially open the doors to this new sports betting experience for fans across the region,” said Derek Stevens, CEO of Circa Sports. “Whether you’re placing a bet or simply watching the action unfold, this book is built to be a premier gameday spot for Kentucky, Nashville and beyond. We’re grateful to The Mint Kentucky Downs in their help in bringing Circa Sports’ vision to life.”

Highlights of the book include:

• 80-Foot Viewing Experience: Fans can watch all the gameday action on an 80-foot-wide LED screen, complete with a 31-foot-wide odds board displaying real-time lines and updates.

• Premium Seating Options: Relax in comfort in one of 113 stadium-style seats, luxury recliners or three tiers of booth-style seating.

• Flexible Betting Access: The Circa Sports Kentucky sportsbook features five staffed betting stations, including an ADA-accessible station, and four self-service kiosks. Three self-service kiosks are located within The Mint Kentucky Downs casino for ultimate convenience.

• Live Broadcast Studio: A Vegas Stats & Information Network (VSiN) broadcast studio is housed within the book, where live on-air talent, analysis and gameday content will be captured daily. Founded in Las Vegas, VSiN provides coverage across major sports through broadcasts, podcasts and digital content, all designed to inform and empower the betting audience.

“Where passion meets precision — experience every moment on the massive 80-foot screen, indulge in premium comfort, and stay ahead with real-time updates. Here, the thrill of the game and the excitement of the bet come together in a state-of-the-art haven, inspiring champions both on and off the field. While our soft launch begins today, we can’t wait for our Wednesday, August 20^th ribbon cutting and Saturday, August 23^rd grand opening.” said Johan Mirkovic, Vice President and General Manager of The Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs.

Circa Sports is also available via mobile app throughout the state of Kentucky. Founded in 2019 by Stevens, the brand has become known for a leadership team consisting of the top oddsmakers with a menu featuring some of the best odds in the country. Kentucky marked the fifth state for the Las Vegas-based brand, which also operates in Nevada, Illinois, Iowa and Colorado.

For more information, visit https://www.circasports.com/kentucky-app.

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About Circa Sports

Helmed by casino owner and downtown Las Vegas developer Derek Stevens, Circa Sports is blazing a trail in sports betting by combining a customer-first approach to business with a team of the country’s top oddsmakers. Based in Las Vegas, Circa Sports boasts one of the most competitive wagering menus in the country and is a leader in the industry for sports futures. The venture currently offers physical betting locations in the world’s largest sportsbook at Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, along with four additional southern Nevada locations; a book in Legends Bay Casino in Sparks, Nev; a brick-and-mortar book in American Place in Waukegan, Ill; and Kentucky’s largest sportsbook at The Mint Kentucky Downs in Franklin. Its mobile offerings are currently available in Nevada, Illinois, Kentucky, Iowa and Colorado. For more information, visit CircaSports.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Brooke Sanchez / Jacob Boardman

Circa Sports

Brooke.sanchez@circalasvegas.com / jacob.boardman@circalasvegas.com

Hannah Hurlburt / Ana Hansen

Kirvin Doak Communications for Circa Sports

hhurlburt@kirvindoak.com / ahansen@kirvindoak.com

About The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs

The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs is south-central Kentucky’s leading entertainment and gaming venue, featuring historical horse racing gaming terminals, simulcasting on live horse racing across the country, Circa Sports Kentucky in-person sportsbook, restaurants and bars, The Mint Event Center and the SpringHill Suites Franklin Mint. Located near the Kentucky and Tennessee border, just off Interstate 65 and approximately 35 miles from Nashville, Tenn., Kentucky Downs conducts live turf racing for seven days in late summer on America’s only “European-style” race course while offering among the highest purses in the world. The Mint Gaming Hall has three other locations in southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, Williamsburg and at Cumberland Run harness track in Corbin. The Mint Kentucky Downs address: 5629 Nashville Road, P.O. Box 405, Franklin, KY 42135. Phone: 270.586.7778. Website: TheMintKentuckyDowns.com.

The Mint Gaming media contacts

John Wholihan, Co-Director of Marketing

Jeff Miller, Co-Director of Marketing

The Mint Gaming Hall properties

johnwholihan@kentuckydowns.com

jeffmiller@kentuckydowns.com