Casino Player August 2022

Everything Sports Wagering

By Sean Chaffin

BOOKING BETS Numerous sportsbooks have opened across the country over the last few years and here are some of the properties making news in 2022. Circa Sports Heads to Legends Bay Casino LasVegas-based sports betting brand Circa Sports is set to open its first northern Nevada sportsbook at Olympia Gaming’s new Legends Bay Casino in the city of Sparks.The company will bring an ultramodern and technology-forward sportsbook to the property beginning this summer. Players at the property can also enter the Circa Million IV and Circa Survivor pro football contests, promising the largest guaranteed payout ever of $12 million. “Our team searched for a long time to find a great location for our first northern Nevada outpost, and we have found the perfect fit with Legends Bay,” Circa CEO Derek Stevens said.“The Circa Sports team is honored to be a part of Legends Bay and the exciting new concepts it is bringing to the area.We’re proud to become a part of the community and eager to introduce our brand of hospitality to the market.” The betting brand is now available to bettors at five properties across southern Nevada as well as mobile betting offerings in Colorado and Iowa, and soon in a temporary book inWaukegan, IL.

Artist renderings of Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah’s New Orleans.

New Sportsbooks Heading to Harrah’s New Orleans, Horseshoe Bossier City Caesars Entertainment recently announced the opening of a modern new Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah’s New Orleans.The new venue debuts this fall as part of the ongoing $325 million transformation of the property to Caesars New Orleans. The 5,700-square-foot sportsbook features four betting windows,12 self-service betting kiosks, a 147-foot video screen, and a state-of-the-art high-powered audio system. In addition to seating for 140 bettors, the multi-display Fan Cave features a private viewing experience for up to 10 people and a bar accommodating 28 more sports fans.Along with the sportsbook, the property is also unveiling a new 5,000-square-footWorld

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