DraftKings at Casino Queen Donates Nearly 1,550 Gift Bags to District 189 Students
East St. Louis, Illinois: Christmas came early this year for students in the East St. Louis School District 189 when DraftKings at Casino Queen collected and donated 1,550 gift bags to deserving students. On Thursday, Dec. 15 and Friday, Dec. 16, representatives from DraftKings at Casino Queen dressed up as Santa and in festive attire to hand out the gift bags, which contained socks, gloves, stocking caps, coloring books, crayons, animal crackers, toys and more. Over the course of the two mornings, representatives distributed the gift bags to students ranging from pre-school to second grade at six local schools: Vivian Adams Early Childhood Center, Annette Officer Elementary School, Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School, Dr. Katie Harper-Wright Elementary School, James Avant Elementary, and Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence.
East St. Louis School District 189 is focused on providing rigorous, high-quality education and exceptional educational experiences to the approximately 5,000 students within the community. The district’s vision is for students to be supported physically, socially, and emotionally in a safe and nurturing environment to achieve academic success that prepares them for college, the workforce, and citizenship in the 21st century.
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About DraftKings at Casino Queen
DraftKings at Casino Queen is a vibrant casino and hotel nestled along the Mississippi River at 200 S. Front St., located just minutes from Downtown St. Louis with stunning views of The Gateway Arch and St. Louis skyline. In addition to its 38,000-square-foot casino with980 gaming machines and 27 table games, DraftKings at Casino Queen offers a premier sports betting and viewing experience. The DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook features a 60-foot video wall, dozens of high-definition televisions, a VIP area, more than 30 betting kiosks and a menu complete with elevated game day-inspired dishes and drinks. Hotel accommodations include comfortable guest rooms and a picturesque RV park, plus amenities such as event and meeting spaces, a pool and free parking. DraftKings at Casino Queen dining options span casual with three exciting quick-service casual dining outlets – That Chickn’ Place, Three Woks and Front Street Coffee Co. – to an elevated sit-down dining experience at Bridgeway, which serves gourmet takes on American classics. Formerly known as Casino Queen and welcoming visitors since 1993, the property partnered with DraftKings to provide a premier sports betting experience in Illinois. More information is available at www.esl.casinoqueen.wpengine.com or by calling 618-874-5000. DraftKings at Casino Queen is on social media at Facebook and Instagram at @DraftKingsatCasinoQueen and on Twitter at @DKatCQ.
About East St. Louis School District 189
East St. Louis School District 189 is focused on providing rigorous, high-quality education and exceptional educational experiences to the approximately 5,000 students within the community. The district’s vision is for students to be supported physically, socially, and emotionally in a safe and nurturing environment to achieve academic success that prepares them for college, the workforce, and citizenship in the 21st century. More information about District 189 can be found at www.estl189.com.
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