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Eagles supporters' chanting filled the concourses between the gate entrances and field seats an hour before the Eagles and Commanders took the field on Sunday at FedEx Field. In another nail-biting NFC East clash, fans were dispersed in all directions, searching for food and beverages and taunting the other team's supporters.
The Fanatics Sportsbook, which opened in January, is the first of its type inside an NFL stadium and is located next to the Commanders team shop. Nonetheless, the atmosphere inside the sportsbook is serene, informal, just a gathering spot, the complete opposite of what's going on outside. When the concept came to life, it provided what the fans had been waiting for. The company is expanding its reach, and Fanatics will be able to debut in the following markets after closing on the operational company of PointsBet: Kansas, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Colorado, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Iowa.
Delaware County Eagles supporter Stan Dombrowski, who was wearing a green Jason Kelce jersey, said that the TVs are excellent and the room is quite large. It's probably the best place in the stadium.
Sunday pregame routines now include a visit to the Fanatics Sportsbook between noon and 1 p.m. According to Fanatics, the sportsbook is busiest on Commanders game days and is open seven days a week.
According to Kevin Hennessy, a representative for Fanatics Betting and Gaming, the establishment sees about 500 patrons on Sundays. They arrive before the game, sometimes even during halftime. They arrive at 4 p.m. to watch the 4 p.m. games as they wait for the traffic to let up if the game starts at 1 p.m.
Fanatics is still in the early stages of its sports betting venture, so it's critical that it finds a method to set itself apart from BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, and Caesars.
The D.C. region is not the only place with a sportsbook. Capital One Arena, Audi Field, and Nationals Park also have on-site sportsbooks. However, Fanatics is aiming to appeal to a variety of audiences, including casual NFL fans and bettors, as well as rival fan groups who want to place bets while at FedEx Field.
In addition, the area provides Commanders supporters with a haven among the hectic stadium game day activities.
Clad in Commander's attire, Alan Kemp said that instead of standing in line outside, they sit outside, unwind, get a seat at the bar, and just place their bets. You can watch every game and relax in the lounge before they walk onto the field.
Wearing a vintage Commander's jersey, Teron Myrick said that this is exactly what the fans wanted. Now that gambling is officially allowed, Teron said that his life is much more enjoyable.