Caesars SportsbookCapital One Arena Sportsbook
The Caesars retail sportsbook at Capital One Arena was the first sportsbook ever located inside a US professional sports venue when it opened in May 2021. With 20 betting windows, 12 self-serve kiosks, more than 100 HD screens, and a full bar and restaurant, it remains DC\'s flagship retail sportsbook and one of the most-visited sports betting venues in the country.
What\'s inside
The Capital One Arena sportsbook is divided into a few zones: a central staffed betting counter with 20 windows, a row of 12 self-serve kiosks for cash betting, a full bar and restaurant area with table seating, and viewing zones with HD screens covering every active sport. The space functions as both a sportsbook and a sports bar, so you can settle in for hours during major sporting events.
On game nights for the Wizards, Capitals, or Mystics (all sharing Capital One Arena), the sportsbook becomes the official Monumental Sports betting venue. Caesars is the team\'s sportsbook partner and ties in with branded promotions before and during games.
How to bet at the sportsbook
- Staffed windows. Walk up to a betting window with cash, tell the clerk the bet you want, receive a printed bet slip. Pay cash; collect cash winnings on the same slip after the result.
- Self-serve kiosks. Insert cash, navigate touchscreen markets, print a bet slip. Convenient for high-volume nights when the windows are busy.
- Mobile app. The Caesars Sportsbook DC app works inside the building. Linking your in-venue play with your online account also accumulates Caesars Rewards Tier Credits across both channels.
Capital One Arena event calendar
The sportsbook is busiest during the home schedules of the three resident teams:
- Washington Wizards (NBA): 41 home regular-season games October through April, plus playoffs.
- Washington Capitals (NHL): 41 home regular-season games October through April, plus playoffs.
- Washington Mystics (WNBA): 17 home regular-season games May through September.
- Concerts and special events: Capital One Arena hosts roughly 60 non-sports events per year (concerts, ice shows, conventions).
The sportsbook stays open through every event and through the post-game crowd.
Caesars Rewards at the retail sportsbook
Every $10 wagered at the windows or kiosks earns 1 Caesars Rewards Tier Credit and 1 Reward Credit. Tier Credits accumulate toward Caesars Rewards tiers (Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Seven Stars). Reward Credits redeem at any Caesars Entertainment property nationwide for hotel rooms, dining credits, F&B, entertainment, and gaming credits. For DC bettors who travel to Las Vegas, Atlantic City, or Horseshoe Baltimore, this is the strongest cross-property loyalty crossover in US gambling.
Citywide Caesars kiosks
Outside Capital One Arena, Caesars operates roughly 50 smaller self-serve betting kiosks at participating bars, restaurants, and convenience stores throughout DC. These kiosks accept cash for wagers and pay cash winnings up to $599 on the spot. Larger payouts require visiting the Capital One Arena cage. The citywide kiosk network is unique to Caesars in DC.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a ticket to a Wizards or Capitals game to bet at the Capital One Arena sportsbook?
No. The Caesars retail sportsbook at Capital One Arena has a separate public entrance and operates as a standalone sportsbook on non-event days and during operating hours. On event days the sportsbook is open before, during, and after the game. You don't need an event ticket to bet, but on game nights the venue gets very busy.
What hours is the sportsbook open?
Typical hours are Sunday through Thursday 11am to midnight, Friday and Saturday 10am to 1am. On Wizards, Capitals, Mystics, or major concert / event nights, the sportsbook opens 2 hours before the event and stays open through the conclusion plus 1-2 hours after. Hours can vary; check the Caesars Sportsbook DC website for the current week.
Can I park near the sportsbook?
Capital One Arena is on the Metro Red, Yellow, and Green lines (Gallery Place / Chinatown station, direct underground access to the arena). Driving: paid garages around the arena typically run $25-$40 on event nights and $10-$15 on off-nights. Street parking in Chinatown is metered until 10pm and limited.
Can I cash out winnings on the spot?
Yes. The sportsbook windows pay cash winnings up to $10,000 on the spot. Larger payouts are issued via check or sent to your Caesars Sportsbook online account balance. You can also redeem winnings at the citywide Caesars kiosks for amounts up to $599.
Is the sportsbook 18+ in line with DC law?
Yes. DC's legal sports betting age is 18 and Capital One Arena enforces this for the sportsbook entry. The Wizards and Capitals games themselves are all-ages, so families attending games can do so while only adults 18+ access the sportsbook windows.
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