Rio opens renovated William Hill sportsbook in Nevada
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Rio Hotel & Casino opened a renovated William Hill sportsbook in Nevada last week, the casino resort said. The 3,400-square-foot venue has 12 self-service wagering kiosks, eight racing carrels and seating for more than 100 sports fans.
Rio Hotel & Casino opened a renovated sportsbook operated by William Hill last week at its resort just off the Las Vegas Strip.
The property has 12 William Hill self-service betting kiosks and eight racing carrels with screens that can be controlled individually. The sportsbook also offers upgraded seating for more than 100 sports fans and large LED displays that can be reconfigured.
Rio began the renovation during last summer's Fifa World Cup, and customers used temporary kiosks at the start of the football season. William Hill completed the work before the Thanksgiving wagering period. Rio Hotel & Casino president Rod Turlan said the project aimed to improve the viewing environment, comfort and service for fans.
William Hill operates more than three dozen full-service sportsbooks in Nevada. Caesars completed its $3.7bn acquisition of William Hill in 2021.
Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts have delayed launching prediction market platforms, citing Nevada's licensing process. Nevada Gaming Control Board chairman Mike Dreitzer questioned at last month's Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas why certain sports options trades should be federally regulated when, he said, the derivatives closely resemble sports bets.