Just in time for the Belmont Stakes June 11, bettors have another way of wagering on New York’s crown jewel of horse racing.
Caesars Sportsbook Wednesday announced that it has struck a deal to become the official wagering platform of NYRA Bets, the online wagering platform of the New York Racing Association. The new horse racing wagering app, Caesars Racebook, is officially live in Florida and Ohio with plans to add more states in 2022.
In January, Caesars Sportsbook and the NYRA unveiled a partnership establishing Caesars as an official sports betting marketing partner in New York, and the title sponsor of the NYRA Turf Triple Series at Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course.
“The launch of Caesars Racebook is an important milestone as we continue to add wagering opportunities for our customers and livestreaming content for the first time,” said Caesars Digital Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer Dan Shapiro in a statement. “Caesars Racebook is truly differentiated as the first horse racing advance deposit wagering app to include our award-winning Caesars Rewards loyalty program. We look forward to welcoming new horse racing customers and existing fans onto the platform and to working with NYRA Bets to grow horse racing as we deploy Caesars Racebook, with plans to launch in about 30 states across the country.”
The partnership enables Caesars to expand its horse racing interests, which generated $12.2 billion in pari-mutuel wagering handle in 2021.
Caesars Racebook uses the NYRA Bets platform to provide bettors with pari-mutuel wagering from more than 250 tracks around the world, with betting on marquee tracks in the United States and internationally. Available racetracks include Belmont Park, Saratoga Race Course, Del Mar, Santa Anita, Keeneland and Caesars’ operated tracks Harrah’s Hoosier Park; Horseshoe Indianapolis; Harrah’s Philadelphia; and Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs.
“The new Caesars Racebook app, which utilizes the NYRA Bets interface and technology, will expand access to world-class horse racing now and in the future,” said NYRA Bets General Manager Matt Feig in a statement. “The partnership between NYRA Bets and Caesars is a win for horse racing, its stakeholders and countless racetracks around the world.”
Caesars Racebook players will be able to enjoy additional benefits provided by NYRA Bets, including race replays and expert handicapping insights. NYRA Bets, features a secure, state-of-the-art wagering platform that allows its customers to conveniently and securely watch and wager on horse races.
New customers registering for Caesars Racebook will be eligible for a 100% first deposit match up to $500.
