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Shelton Sports Bar To Host 'College Basketball Bonanza' Giveaway

The Connecticut Lottery Corporation's "College Basketball Bonanza" giveaway will be held at Arooga's Grille House and Sports Bar in Shelton.

SHELTON, CT — Customers will have a chance to win big this weekend during the "College Basketball Bonanza" giveaway promotion at the Connecticut Lottery Corporation's new sportsbook at Arooga's Grille House and Sports Bar.

According to a news release provided by Connecticut Lottery Corporation, patrons are encouraged to stop by Arooga's, located on Bridgeport Avenue in Shelton, from Thursday through Sunday to watch the opening rounds of tournament play and enter to win exciting prizes, including flat screen TVs and Arooga's and Visa gift cards.

Patrons who place a $10 bet or more at the retail sportsbook at Arooga's can enter once per day, with drawings taking place Saturday and Monday. Food and drink specials are also available throughout the tournaments.

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The Arooga’s location, previously announced as one of the Connecticut Lottery's 15 authorized retail sports betting sites in the state, opened in February with an immersive state-of-the-art sports experience space.

The dedicated area includes a two-story video wall, dozens of televisions, multiple self-service kiosks and teller windows, full food and drink service and more than 50 beers on tap, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

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Arooga’s Grille House and Sports Bar is located at 387 Bridgeport Avenue in Shelton.

No purchase or betting is necessary for entry. Customers must be 21 or older to enter and do not need to be present at the drawings to win.

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