Bobby V’s Windsor Locks sits at 11 Schoephoester Rd, directly beside Bradley International Airport. It’s a full restaurant and sports bar with Fanatics Sportsbook built in, plus a Winners racebook for horse racing, greyhounds and jai alai. More than 80 HD screens, over 150 seats and 20 beers on tap fill the room. You must be 21 or older to place a Fanatics sports bet.
Whether you live north of Hartford or you’re killing time before a flight out of Bradley, here’s what to expect.
Fanatics Sportsbook at Bobby V’s Windsor Locks
Fanatics Sportsbook is the Connecticut Lottery Corporation’s sports betting partner, and it runs every in person sportsbook across the Winners network, including both Bobby V’s locations. Bobby V’s Windsor Locks was among the retail sites that switched to Fanatics when the brand launched in Connecticut in December 2023.
Self service kiosks and a manual teller take your bets. Every Fanatics bet uses fixed odds, so the price on your ticket is the price you get paid, even if the line moves later.
What’s on the Fanatics Board
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation lists pro and college football, basketball, hockey and baseball at its Fanatics retail sportsbooks, plus tennis, soccer, golf, MMA and boxing. Connecticut law keeps games involving the state’s own college teams off the board, so you won’t find UConn games on the kiosks.
Earn FanCash in Windsor Locks
Retail bettors can earn FanCash. Set up a Fanatics Sportsbook mobile account, pick up a free Fanatics Player Card at the counter and use it every time you bet in person. Your FanCash goes toward bonus bets or Fanatics team gear. Ask the teller for the current terms.
A Restaurant Near Bradley Airport With the Game On
Bradley sits next door, which makes Bobby V’s an easy sit down meal near the airport. Come in for an early arrival, a delayed departure or a pickup that runs late. Grab a table, order from the full menu and watch the game while you wait.
The kitchen serves full restaurant meals alongside craft beers and cocktails, with 20 draft lines behind the bar. OpenTable lists an outdoor patio and a private meeting room, handy for a team lunch before a work trip.
Keep your Fanatics ticket safe if you bet before a flight. You need it to collect, so don’t leave it on the table when boarding gets called.
You Don’t Need to Live in Connecticut
Bradley brings in travelers from all over, and plenty of Massachusetts fans live a short drive away. You don’t need a Connecticut address to bet at Bobby V’s Windsor Locks. You need to be 21 or older and physically at the venue when you place a Fanatics bet.
From Teletheater to Bobby V’s
The building has betting in its history. Bobby V’s Windsor Locks was built inside the Bradley Teletheater, an off track betting site, according to the Hartford Business Journal. OpenTable dates the opening to January 2014, through a partnership between Sportech, Winners and Bobby Valentine, the Stamford native and former Red Sox manager who gave the place its name.
Betting Hours vs Restaurant Hours
The kitchen and the betting windows keep slightly different hours, so check both before you plan a visit around a flight or a game.
The gaps show up on Thursday and Sunday. On Thursdays Fanatics betting closes at 9:30 PM while the restaurant stays open until 10 PM. On Sundays betting closes at 8:15 PM and the restaurant runs until 9 PM. Hours may differ on public holidays.
Prime Time Games
Thursday Night Football and Monday Night Football usually kick off at 8:15 PM ET, and betting stays open past kickoff on both nights here. On Sundays, get your Sunday Night Football bet in before betting closes at 8:15 PM, then finish dinner while the game starts.
Racing on the Winners Side
Racing works differently from sports. The Winners side carries live horse racing, greyhound racing and jai alai from tracks across the US and beyond, and those bets go into pari mutuel pools where the odds move until the race starts. Racing bets and lottery tickets start at 18. Staff can also process deposits and withdrawals for your MyWinners online account.
Bet With a Plan
You must be 21 for Fanatics sports bets and the main bar area. Set your betting budget before your first drink and stick to it.
The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling runs a free helpline at 1 (888) 789 7777, open 24 hours a day. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection regulates gaming in Connecticut.
Your Next Stop Near Bradley
A full kitchen, a Fanatics Sportsbook and an airport next door make Bobby V’s Windsor Locks a one of a kind stop in Connecticut. Drop in on your next game day or your next flight out of Bradley.
