Circa to Open Kentucky’s Largest Retail Sportsbook

by Lisa Spencer, June 13, 2025

Circa will launch Kentucky’s largest retail sportsbook, a 5,100-square-foot facility featuring an 80-foot-wide LED screen and a 31-foot-wide odds board displaying real-time betting information.

The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs

This summer, Circa Sports will launch Kentucky’s largest retail sportsbook at The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs in Franklin.

Covering more than 5,100 square feet, the venue will include an 80-foot-wide LED screen, a 31-foot-wide odds board, and premium seating. The 21+ sportsbook will also feature a live VSiN (Vegas Stats & Information Network) broadcast studio, delivering daily coverage and expert insights for sports bettors. Las Vegas-based VSiN provides a wide range of content aimed at keeping sports betting enthusiasts informed across various sports.

“After operating in Kentucky for a year, introducing a sportsbook of this calibre to the region marks a significant milestone for Circa Sports. Along with Kentucky, we’re also seeing tremendous excitement from fans in Tennessee.”

– Derek Stevens, Circa Sports Director

Circa is creating a high-tech betting destination that will bring a new level of live-viewing excitement for customers across Kentucky and Tennessee. The Mint has been an exceptional partner in bringing the vision to life. It will be interesting to see how it goes when they start welcoming guests later on in the year.

What We Can Expect

Audiences and bettors can look forward to the following highlights:

• Massive Viewing Experience: Catch all the game-day action on an 80-foot-wide LED screen paired with a 31-foot-wide odds board that shows real-time lines and updates.
• Comfortable Seating: Enjoy the game from one of 113 stadium-style seats, luxury recliners, or three levels of booth-style seating, all designed for a premium viewing experience.
• Easy Betting Access: The sportsbook will offer five staffed betting stations, including an ADA-accessible option and four self-service kiosks. Three additional kiosks will be conveniently located inside The Mint Kentucky Downs casino.
• Live Broadcast Studio: A live VSiN (Vegas Stats & Information Network) studio will be located inside the sportsbook, featuring daily shows with expert analysis and game-day coverage.

“The Circa Sportsbook adds yet more amenities for our guests enjoying The Mint Gaming Hall’s gambling, entertainment and dining options. This region, spanning the Kentucky-Tennessee border, is a true sports enthusiast’s haven. The upcoming Circa Sportsbook will elevate the experience, offering the area’s premier viewing venue for all your favorite sporting events”

-Johan Mirkovic, The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs’ vice president and general manager

Conclusion

The new Circa Sportsbook at The Mint Gaming Hall is set to redefine sports betting in the region. As anticipation builds ahead of its grand opening later this year, Kentucky and Tennessee sports betting fans can expect a premier destination that combines high-stakes action with top-tier entertainment.