Rio Hotel and Casino has opened its redesigned William Hill race and sportsbook, adding upgraded video screens, more seating options and self-service betting kiosks. The opening marks another step in the transformation of Rio Las Vegas.
The roughly 3,400-square-foot sportsbook seats more than 100 guests. It features a modern sound system and adjustable LED video boards that can display events ranging from NFL games to Triple Crown horse races.
The updated space also includes dedicated horse racing stations, two VIP lounges and a connected bar, giving guests several ways to watch games and place bets.
Rio Hotel and Casino Sportsbook Adds Self-Service Betting
The renovated sportsbook features 12 William Hill self-service betting kiosks. These machines give guests another way to place wagers without visiting the betting counter.
Horse racing fans can use eight private betting stations, known as carrels. Each station has a screen that guests can control individually.
Guests can also sign up for the William Hill Nevada mobile app at the sportsbook and make deposits or withdrawals on-site. The app lets users place bets throughout Nevada, similar to online sports betting.
Updated Sportsbook Bar Seats More Than 70 Guests
The sportsbook’s adjoining bar received its own renovation.
The roughly 1,400-square-foot space seats more than 70 guests and features a new overhead oval screen, allowing fans to follow the action from the bar.
Bar-top gaming machines offer another entertainment option within the connected space.
VIP Lounges Offer More Ways to Watch at Rio Las Vegas
Two VIP lounge areas provide sectional couches and dedicated televisions for guests who prefer an alternative to the main sportsbook seating.
New carpeting, seating and wall finishes complete the renovation, giving the sportsbook an updated look.
Rod Turlan, president of Rio Hotel and Casino, said the project reflects the resort’s broader renovation efforts.
“We set out to create a modern, high-energy environment where fans can enjoy cutting-edge viewing technology, elevated comfort and exceptional service,” Turlan said.
Eric Hession, president of Caesars Digital, which owns William Hill, said the redesign keeps familiar parts of the William Hill experience while creating a more modern and comfortable setting.
“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,” said Hession. “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.”
The redesigned sportsbook adds another updated attraction to Rio Las Vegas, bringing sports viewing, horse racing, mobile account services and self-service betting together in one space.
