Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has opened its renovated race and sportsbook, run by William Hill, the Nevada sports betting business owned by Caesars Entertainment. The rebuilt venue, which reopened on 6 November, has new screens and sound, club-level seating and a refurbished bar next door.
What has changed
The sportsbook covers about 3,400 sq ft. Its main features are:
- Wagering: 12 William Hill self-service kiosks, plus eight racing carrels with individually controlled screens.
- Viewing: large LED displays that can be reconfigured for different events, and a new sound system.
- Seating: room for more than 100 fans, with two VIP lounge areas that have sectional seating and their own televisions.
- Finish: new seating, carpets and wall finishes throughout.
The adjacent sportsbook bar covers about 1,400 sq ft and seats more than 70. It has a new oval screen above the bar and more bar-top gaming. Visitors can also sign up to the William Hill Nevada mobile app at the sportsbook and make deposits and withdrawals on site, then bet anywhere in the state.
What the operators said
Rod Turlan, President of Rio Hotel & Casino, said:
“The reopening of our renovated sportsbook by William Hill marks another exciting milestone in the ongoing evolution of Rio. We set out to create a modern, high-energy environment where fans can enjoy cutting-edge viewing technology, elevated comfort and exceptional service. From the dynamic LED displays and dedicated VIP lounge areas to the completely renovated bar, every detail was intentionally designed to deliver an unforgettable experience for our guests.”
Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital, said:
“William Hill remains an important part of our business in Nevada, and we’re proud to work with our partners at Rio on this renovated race and sportsbook. There’s nothing like spending an afternoon at a great race and sportsbook, whether you’re following the races or watching the games. This space stays true to what fans expect from William Hill while giving them a more modern, comfortable setting to enjoy both.”
William Hill in Nevada
William Hill US describes itself as Nevada’s largest sportsbook operator, with more than 110 race and sportsbook locations across the state and the William Hill Nevada mobile app. It launched in Nevada in 2012 and is the official sports betting partner of the Las Vegas Raiders and the Vegas Golden Knights.
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Rio, part of the Destination by Hyatt brand, sits one block off the Strip on Flamingo Road. The resort has more than 2,500 suites and a 117,000 sq ft casino floor with 800 slot machines and 40 table games.
Caesars has also been working on its online offer; Gamblita recently covered Caesars’ Empire Builder rewards race for its online casino and sportsbook players.
