Buffalo Wild Wings Looks to Add Sports Betting Options to the Menu

5teamparlay · Aug 8, 2018

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<time datetime="2018-08-08T15:00:43+00:00">4 hours ago </time>

</header>They’ve already cornered the market on sports fans who love cold suds and hot wings, and now Buffalo Wild Wings (BWW) is looking to expand beyond food, beer, and big screens.
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</amp-img>Buffalo Wild Wings patrons could soon get a side of sports betting with their wings and beer. (Source: Star Tribune)

According to a report published in Gaming Today, the ubiquitous franchise is exploring ways to start offering sports betting at some of its 1,700 locations in the US.
It’s an organic fit. While many casino and racetrack patrons go to those facilities for reasons other than sports betting, people typically only go to BBW with only one thing in mind – to take in every moment of the big game.
It’s already a popular spot for fantasy football drafts and people sweating their daily fantasy sports (DFS) results. So why not allow people to also place a bet in places where it’s now legal?
Of course, they would only be able to offer sports betting in states which have already legalized the game. Right now, that would limit them to about 100 locations in New Jersey, Nevada, Delaware, and Mississippi.
But with more states looking at creating a regulatory framework around sports betting in the months after PASPA was struck down by the Supreme Court, that number will only grow in the months ahead.
[h=2]Going it Alone[/h]The restaurant franchise, which was recently purchased by Arby’s for $2.9 billion, is looking to do things a little differently.
Unlike some casinos and gaming operations which have been quick to partner up with established sports betting operations, BWW is reportedly interested in running a sports book completely on their own.
MGM Resorts recently partnered with Boyd Gaming in a deal which could allow the companies to eventually offer online sports betting options. Meanwhile, William Hill is in the early stages of a deal that would see them team up with Penn National, the biggest regional gaming operator in the US.
Early indications are that BBW has no inclination towards such a partnership and would prefer run their own sports book operation. Considering its massive marketing budget, and the potential of the new partnership with Arby’s, seeing the chain compete with the big boys when it comes to sports betting isn’t out of the question.
[h=2]Try, Try Again[/h]The concept of sports betting in bars isn’t exactly new, and BBW wouldn’t be breaking new ground. The franchise had previously offered sports betting options at their Nevada locations, before the practice was banned.
Up until 2013, bars like BBW and PT’s Pubs in the state had sports betting kiosks which were owned and operated by William Hill. However, in an overwhelming 41-0 vote, Nevada lawmakers banned the practice, forcing the removal of the machines and leaving the sports betting business to the established casinos.
But it appears BBW never abandoned their designs on sports betting, and with a new regulatory landscape emerging, they’re poised to once again get in on th

he_dblhockeystx · Aug 8, 2018

i had wings there monday afternoon than shit my brains out... fuck that place

TheComputerGroup · Aug 8, 2018

There's one 1 mile from my house, but I don't eat wings or anything they have to offer.......but its a great idea to have sports betting integrated in their business, people will love to bet on their college & NFL teams while scarfing down on wings & drinking beer.

he_dblhockeystx · Aug 8, 2018

thats what i was reading.. there main thing is alcohol , not the wings.. and what better way to keep your customers around longer and drinking more than the hopes of collecting cash on a game still in progress . it is pretty smart

HossWilbur · Aug 8, 2018

They used to have interactive trivia on some of their screens which I thought was entertaining. Offering live lines to games would be quite a bit more entertaining.

thetout · Aug 8, 2018

food other than wings all taste the same. fried in the same grease. food is shit in my opinion. beer is cold and the one near me the servers are great and personable. love it

unusualsusp11 · Aug 9, 2018

the tout said:
food other than wings all taste the same. fried in the same grease. food is shit in my opinion. beer is cold and the one near me the servers are great and personable. love it

solvable. eat before you go there and just bet and drink.

thetout · Aug 9, 2018

absolutely. live on st louis side of Missouri. Kansas city chiefs fan. always a fun chiefs crowd at the one I go to. usually breakfast at bob evans and drinking beer at wings and betting offshore. hopefully Missouri gets with it and has sportsbetting

HacheMan · Aug 9, 2018

One wing place I've yet to try because i hear it's terrible...

easygoer+ · Aug 9, 2018

But what are their chances of getting a gaming license?

Knightrofins · Aug 9, 2018

Their food is nothing with nothing but they have a pretty cool setup when it comes to watching games.

They have good happy hour deals on appetizers and drinks.

They have interactive trivia plus an interactive game system for kids. They also like to do special events in the game area like poker tournaments, fantasy football drafts, and such.

Have no clue how they get a gaming license though

5teamparlay · Aug 9, 2018

Knightrofins said:
Their food is nothing with nothing but they have a pretty cool setup when it comes to watching games.

Have no clue how they get a gaming license though

Only flue Luke might be that BWLD is heavily funded.

Betallsports · Aug 9, 2018

I think it's a great idea accept they are looking to do it on their own. They need to partner with someone ( sportsbook ) and they might have a chance

IMISREMEMBER · Aug 9, 2018

You talk about a chain that expanded quickly while the quality of service and food deteriorated so bad that it is un- eatable. What you have is enhanced steroid low quality chicken microwaved with gmo flavored sauces with continuing shitty service from overweight non athletic and mostly gay servers with tats and ornaments all over their faces " not that there is anything wrong that". This has been my experience from multiple locations arounf chicago. It was a great place for customer lunches and corporate outings, no more!!!! Place needs gambling kiosks and they might survive.

doubledeuce22 · Aug 9, 2018

Haven’t been in years. Terrible service every time I’ve gome, wings average at best. Great concept but they can’t pull it off.

thetout · Aug 9, 2018

guess I'm lucky. one I go to has pretty ladies and great servers. food just sucks love the atmosphere during football.

5teamparlay · Aug 9, 2018

If they do it

id assume any restaurant could

D and B
hooters
Ron Jeremies corner bar
etc.

TheComputerGroup · Aug 9, 2018

5teamparlay said:
If they do it

id assume any restaurant could

D and B
hooters
Ron Jeremies corner bar
etc.

Was talking to 2 friends that own sports bars, that's exactly what they stated, if Wild Wings can get it, so will we soon after....but I reminded them, so far in Pa, you gotta pay big money to be in the game.