Circa Sports Debuts New Sportsbooks, Mobile App, and Million-Dollar Football Contest
Sports bettors now have a new option when heading to downtown Las Vegas – Circa Sports. The high-concept venues at the D Las Vegas and Golden Gate Hotel and Casino offer bettors a place to wager in style.
The new facility and brand debuted at the Golden Gate in early June, followed by an official unveiling of the new sportsbook at the D a few weeks later. Through Circa, Vegas casino owner and developer Derek Stevens hoped to bring something new in the sports betting space downtown.
“It’s no secret that I’m an avid sports bettor – I’m taking everything I’ve learned and everything I love and bringing it all to Circa Sports to create the best possible experience for our guests,” Stevens said. “Circa Sports will take people back to old-school Las Vegas hospitality, where our guests and oddsmakers interact closely in a friendly and fun environment.”
Plush Betting Environment
The Supreme Court ruling in 2018 allowing legalized sports betting in states outside Nevada has not only fueled the growth in sports betting in other states, but also in Nevada and Las Vegas. In 2018, the total amount wagered in the state topped $5 billion – a record-setting year.
It’s that environment Circa Sports hopes to take advantage of. The updated sportsbook at the D features a setting created with fans in mind. The facility features expansive TV screens with great viewing options as well as bar-top table games and self-service wagering kiosks.
Circa was designed by Moser Architecture Studio and design features are in line with the D’s upstairs Vue Bar. The bar area underwent a complete renovation, but with several characteristics from the bar highlighted in the new location. That includes an emphasis on marrying the bar’s classic aesthetics with Stevens’ vision for a modern gaming venture.
“Over the years, Vue Bar has become a fan favorite,” D and Golden Gate Vice President of Operations David Rosborough said. “We knew we had to honor the space and carry over as many elements as we could during the renovation, while still celebrating the exciting future for Circa Sports and the D Las Vegas.”
Bettors in Mind
The Circa sportsbook experience will be led by a team of the top oddsmakers in the city, and the properties plan to continue their commitment to emphasizing customer service to bettors of all betting backgrounds.
As part of the official launch on June 1, Stevens introduced the Circa Sports Million Pro Football Contest. The season-long competition offers $1.5 million in prizes, including a $1 million payout to the champion. The competition also borrows a bit from the world of golf. The contest winner will be presented with a signature Circa blue custom-made Champion’s Coat from Stevens and his team each year.
Bettors can enter the contest by registering at Golden Gate for the $1,000 entry fee with registration open through Sept. 7. Mobile wagering has become extremely popular in Nevada and Stevens also debuted the new Circa Sports mobile app.
The sportsbook openings, contest, and mobile app debut aren’t the only major news for the company. The new multi-level, stadium-style book at Circa Resort and Casino is set to open in December 2020 in downtown Las Vegas. For more information visit circasports.com.
