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Summary:
- Caesars has launched an upscale sportsbook at The Resort at Summerlin.
- Locals will have access to mobile accounts, over-the-counter betting, 24-hour kiosks, and full sports menus.
- Former Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Deryk Engelland was the first to wager
Caesars Entertainment has officially welcomed its pioneering sportsbook in the Summerlin area, marking its expansion from the Las Vegas Strip into suburban Nevada for the first time.
The upscale sportsbook at The Resort at Summerlin was ushered in with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a ceremonial first bet by former Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Deryk Engelland.
“They Will Be a Formidable Competitor”
Eric Hession, president of Caesars Digital, told CDC Gaming that prediction markets, which operate under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission rather than state laws, have not yet had a major effect on state-licensed sports betting operators.
I suspect most of their customers are coming from unregulated locations like California, Texas, Georgia, and other states where we’re not able to compete. Our product is significantly better than theirs. However, they’re making massive advances. Every week, it seems like their product gets better, so I’m under no pretense that they won’t have a great product too. At that point, they will be a formidable competitor.
Hession emphasized that Caesars respects state gaming regulations and is not participating in prediction markets, which Nevada and other states have deemed illegal.
What Do Locals Expect?
For Summerlin locals, the new sportsbook will provide a convenient option without a trip to the Strip. The property features 20 self-service wagering kiosks, over-the-counter betting, and the ability to sign up for mobile accounts on site.
Hession called it a “significant milestone” and praised the partnership with The Resort at Summerlin.
Michelle McHugh, vice president and general manager of the resort, said the launch ahead of March Madness gives locals quick access to betting. “It will be such a home run for our customers”, she said, noting the resort serves mostly local residents.
Engelland placed the first official bet, a $40 wager on the Las Vegas Raiders to win more than 5.5 games in the 2026 NFL season. As a Summerlin resident, he welcomed the new sportsbook: “It makes you want to come to enjoy the game and place bets. It makes me want to do it a bit more.”
The Caesars Sportsbook app, live in 27 jurisdictions, continues to expand, offering one of Nevada’s most comprehensive wagering menus, including same-game parlays, player props, futures, live in-play betting, and thousands of livestreamed marquee events.
The new sportsbook opens at 8 a.m. on weekdays and 7:30 a.m. on weekends, with over-the-counter assistance until 9 or 10 p.m. and 24/7 kiosk wagering available.
