Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Kentucky Derby Festivities Begin Tomorrow
Potawatomi is still the only place in town you can place a wager on the Derby and Friday’s prestigious Kentucky Oaks.
MILWAUKEE (May 2, 2019) – The field is set for the 145th Kentucky Derby Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, but the odds-on favorite for fun in Milwaukee is Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s annual festivities surrounding the “Run For the Roses.”
Potawatomi is still the only place in town you can place a wager on the Derby and Friday’s prestigious Kentucky Oaks.
Friday, May 3
Off-track betting room opens at 8:30 a.m. for Kentucky Oaks wagering and advance wagering on Kentucky Derby.
Saturday, May 4
- Wagering and viewing availability in three locations
- Off-track betting room opens at 8:30 a.m.
- Northern Lights Theater opens at 9:00 a.m. (Featuring 20-foot screen)
- Tribal Room opens at Noon
- Hat Contest
- 3:30 p.m. in Northern Lights Theater
- Grand prize is $300
- Kentucky Derby begins at approximately 5:50 p.m.
For more information check out our Kentucky Derby page at paysbig.com
About Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Set in the heart of Milwaukee, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino is Wisconsin’s premier entertainment destination, offering guests the best in gaming, dining and entertainment. The property features six award-winning restaurants, the intimate 500-seat Northern Lights Theater and more than 60,000 sq. feet of event space. A 381-room, 19-story hotel opened in August 2014, with another hotel tower opening this summer. To discover more visit www.paysbig.com.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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