William Hill, Nevada’s largest sportsbook operator, is expected to be the operator of the race and sportsbook at the soon-to-reopen Palms after clearing a regulatory hurdle with the Nevada Gaming Control Board Wednesday.

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Board members unanimously recommended approval of a nonrestricted gaming license following a brief hearing. The Nevada Gaming Commission is expected to consider final approval of licensing on April 21.

William Hill, now a unit of Caesars Entertainment Inc. after the casino company purchased the sports-betting business for $4 billion a year ago, will modernize the Palms sportsbook.