This week, Caesars Entertainment announced one more lucrative partnership that will enhance its offerings. The company has inked a collaboration with the New York Mets, thus making its Caesars Sportsbook official sports betting partner for the baseball team. Through this agreement, members of the Caesars Rewards, will have additional access to VIP experiences and even more.
Caesars Sportsbook which recently debuted in New York Stateās new mobile sports betting market is the only app in the state that rewards its players for every bet they place. This is achieved by unlocking experiences to players within the companyās portfolio of offerings and collaborations. Locals can download the app on their Android or iOS devices and start wagering on the MLB season.
Mutual Benefit
Through this latest agreement, users of Caesars Sportsbook who are part of the Caesars Rewards program will be able to enjoy even further VIP options. In addition to that, via the deal, the company plans to open a brand-new sportsbook lounge at Citi Field, which is expected to open during the current MLB season, and it will stretch over 13,000 square foot space.
The new venue will also feature a multi-tiered dining facility as well as an outdoor patio with seating with a panoramic view that overlooks the left part of the field. According to Chris Holdren, Co-President of Caesars Digital, New York is a crucial jurisdiction for the company after its recent launch in the state and the Metsā huge fan base will help the company greatly improve in the market.
With the partnership, the sportsbook will have access to the teamās logos, marks, TV-visible in-game signage, as well as broadcast and digital content across the Metsā facilities. This will further enhance the betting firmās already broad exposure in the Empire State. Currently, the companyās sportsbook is available in 23 states and jurisdictions, out of which 17 are online sectors.
Caesars Entertainment is the betting company that runs and operates the largest number of retail sportsbooks in the U.S. This includes some gaming hotspots across the country, such as Turning Stone Casino & Resort, Yellow Brick Road Casino, as well as Point Place Casino which is operated by the Oneida Indian Nation. The company also oversees Harrah’s Resort and Tropicana in Atlantic City.
Writing History
Back at the start of the year, Caesars Entertainment became part of New York Stateās gaming history. On January 8, 2022, along with three other operators, the company become one of the first four sportsbooks that went live in the Empire State’s new and regulated market online sports wagering market. This was a long-awaited expansion in the state, as the legislature approved a total of nine operators.
Impressive Online Handle
New Yorkās mobile sports betting market hit the ground running and Caesars Sportsbook has a major part in it. Previously, the New York State Gaming Commission reported that since the launch the operators have generated over US$5 billion in an online handle. The company is number two in terms of handled bets with a total handle of US$1,200,309,806, falling behind FanDuel with US$1,689,810,199.
Source: āCaesars Sportsbook Named Official Sports Betting Partner of the New York Metsā, Cision, April 6, 2022
