DraftKings Dominates Addison Stop, Near Where Wrigley Field Sportsbook Will Be

These days, if you take a dark line coach to the Cubs game, it will feel as though you are passing through the DraftKings tunnel on your way to Wrigley Field.

The Addison stop is just a short walk from the park, and the Red Line “L” train has long been the most popular means of transportation to Wrigley.

Once you board or exit a train at Addison, you can’t ignore the wealth of DraftKings advertisements on the walls, mdash, and even the stairs, all of which are in double digits.

The decision to invest in the Addison stop by the sportsbook is logical. This is because sources indicate that the Wrigley Field DraftKings retail sportsbook will eventually be situated between the train stop and the stadium, opposite The Sports Corner bar and restaurant.

The following is what Cubs fans see when they leave or enter the Addison stop (story continues above):

However, once you’re in the garden, you don’t see many DraftKings advertisements.

The company clearly prioritizes the steady stream of customers at the Addison stop. Nonetheless, if you tune into Cubs games on the Marquee Network, you’ll frequently spot DraftKings banner ads behind the home plate.

In September 2020, DraftKings became the Cubs’ exclusive sports betting partner. At the same time, it was announced that DraftKings intends to run a flagship retail sportsbook at Wrigley.

That being said, it might take some time before Wrigley starts retail sports betting. The stadium is yet to apply for a sports betting license from the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB). Also, construction on the facility has not commenced.

We initially expected the betting to open at some point in 2022. However, it wouldn’t be surprising if it actually launches in 2023.

Is there a sports betting mate for the White Sox?

Unlike the Cubs, the White Sox do not have an exclusive sports betting partner. However, FanDuel advertisements are often seen on TV and at Guaranteed Rate Field.

It will be intriguing to observe if FanDuel and the White Sox form an exclusive partnership. Both the Sox and Bulls are operated by Jerry Reinsdorf, and FanDuel has an analogous agreement with the Chicago Bullets.

As anticipated, Guaranteed Rate doesn’t feature as many FanDuel advertisements as Wrigley does for DraftKings. However, an interactive segment between innings on the jumbotron is a collaboration between the Sox and FanDuel, where they display a live snapshot of FanDuel odds during the game.

FanDuel also has an advertisement on the White Sox outfield fence. Moreover, similar to the Cubs broadcast, NBC Sports Chicago regularly shows FanDuel advertisements behind home plate.

By the way, there’s an interesting dynamic to note. White Sox games are broadcast on NBC Sports Chicago, and NBC is in a sports betting partnership with PointsBet.

PointsBet ads and mentions of PointsBet odds appear on pregame shows, postgame shows, and even during the games.

Cubs, White Sox, and Today & rsquo World Series odds

The past week has been challenging for both the Chicago baseball teams and the bettors. However, the 2021 MLB season has overall been a huge success for both entities.

Even with injuries to Luis Robert, Eloy Jimenez, Nick Madrigal, and another player, the White Sox are still at the top of the AL Central.

In addition, the Cubs, who were a late addition to the winter, are currently tied for first place in the NL Central.

There is always much debate about the atmosphere during the Red Line World Series in Chicago. Also, the Sox have a dedicated coach stop at the dark line where fans can directly access the stadium.

The 2021 World Series odds at the six online sportsbooks in Illinois are as follows: