The sportsbook Betfred said it still intends to open at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The United Kingdom-based bookmaker remains in the Nevada licensing process, Melissa Castillo, Betfred USA Sports director of marketing, said in a statement.

“While we typically refrain from commenting on regulatory or licensing matters, we continue to work with the Nevada Gaming Control Board on our (Nevada) license and look forward to opening the sportsbook at the Virgin Hotel Las Vegas when that process has been completed,” she said.

Virgin officials deferred comment to Betfred.

The casino has been without a sportsbook since opening in March 2021. At the time, general manager Joe Hasson said, “We expect to be able to take wagers in the second quarter of 2021.”