Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has announced that it has successfully integrated pari-mutuel horse race wagering into the Caesars Sportsbook app in two U.S. states ahead of this year’s 151st Kentucky Derby.
Caesars Launches Pari-Mutuel Betting In Colorado, Kentucky
Horse racing fans in Colorado and Kentucky will be able to toggle between the Caesars Sportsbook app and the Caesars Racebook wagering interface, powered by NYRA Bets.
“Integrating pari-mutuel horse racing into the Caesars Sportsbook app is a significant milestone for both our digital business and the sport of horse racing,” said Dan Shapiro, Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Caesars Digital.
“Our customers will be able to bet on horse racing, whether it’s the sport’s biggest events or daily races from tracks around the world. Now, our product seamlessly puts the action directly in front of an expanded audience and reinforces Caesars’ commitment to horse racing. We look forward to continuing our work with the New York Racing Association and NYRA Bets to expand the availability across more states as we gain regulatory approvals.”
Caesars Sportsbook, Pari-Mutuel Wagering Are Tied To Caesars Rewards
In addition, both Caesars Sportsbook and the pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing are connected to Caesars Rewards, the gaming industry’s leading loyalty program. Customers earn Reward Credits and Tier Credits for every horse racing wager.
Bettors can also access horse racing statistics and handicapping data right from within the app. Those 21 and older in states and jurisdictions where sports betting is permitted in North America can download the Caesars Sportsbook app on iOS and Android or wager on desktop.
“Horse racing plays an important role in the betting marketplace, and we appreciate Caesars’ longstanding commitment to elevating the sport and growing fan engagement,” said Tony Allevato, President of NYRA Bets.
“Launching the shared wallet functionality allows Caesars Sportsbook to provide its large customer base with premier racing content through a comprehensive and easy-to-access wagering menu. We congratulate Caesars on their successful expansion.”
Caesars Racebook App Is Available On iOS, Android, And Desktop
Caesars’ brings livestreaming of races from more than 300 racetracks around the world, as well as races at Caesars Sportsbook partner racetracks Del Mar, Monmouth Park, Keeneland, and Red Mile.
Streaming is also available from Aqueduct, Saratoga Race Course, Gulfstream Park, and Santa Anita, along with Caesars-operated tracks at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, Harrah’s Philadelphia, and Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs.
As a longtime supporter of horse racing, Caesars is the presenting sponsor of the National Horseplayers Championship hosted annually at Horseshoe Las Vegas and operates horse racing tracks at Harrah’s Columbus, Harrah’s Hoosier Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, Harrah’s Philadelphia, and Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs.
The Caesars Racebook standalone app remains available for download on iOS, Android, and desktop in 20 other U.S. states, including California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
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