The venue is in Franklin and anchors a 5,100-square-foot room built for watching and wagering on games. After a quiet soft launch in late July, leaders held a ribbon cutting on August 20, 2025, with a public celebration that weekend.
The book adds a major, Las Vegas–style option to Kentucky’s growing sports betting scene while keeping the focus on easy viewing and simple, legal bets.
What Bettors Will Find at The Mint
Inside, the Kentucky retail sportsbook features an 80-foot LED viewing wall and a 31-foot odds board that runs prices all day. A live VSiN broadcast studio sits steps from the seating area, and guests can place wagers at staffed counters or self-service kiosks. A long information ticker runs under the video wall to keep scores and lines in view.
Hours are built around busy sports nights. The book operates Monday–Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday–Sunday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Central). Guests must be 21 or older to enter The Mint and the retail sportsbook.
Kentucky residents who are 18 or older can still wager on the Circa Sports mobile app, even if they don’t enter the gaming floor.
The sportsbook is part of a larger makeover at Kentucky Downs. The Mint added an 18,000-square-footexpansion around the book, including premium seating and upgraded amenities. Circa worked with DAK Electronics on the display system to deliver clear video and easy-to-read odds throughout the room.
Why This Opening Matters for Kentucky
The launch brings a high-profile partner to the Bluegrass State and raises the bar for in-person betting. Circa Sports is known for big screens and sharp pricing in Las Vegas, and this build brings that model to Kentucky.
For new bettors, the layout makes it simple to see games, compare lines, and get help at the counter. For regulars, kiosks speed up routine bets without leaving the action.
Location also matters. Franklin sits just north of Nashville, which makes this a convenient stop for visitors as well as locals. The timing lines up with football season, when interest in viewing and wagering typically spikes.
Expect busy weekends, watch parties, and a steady slate of pro and college action. With more seats, more screens, and clear odds boards, the state now has a flagship room for following multiple games at once.
