Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Vegas’ New Gem

Circa sportsbooks
Circa

Circa Las Vegas opened what it calls the largest sportsbook in the world today. The pandemic has heavily impacted travel and tourism, but CEO Derek Stevens wants to help reestablish Las Vegas as a sports betting destination.

The $1 billion resort is highlighted by its three-story, 1,000 seat auditorium and a 78-million-pixel video wall that requires 10 people to operate. Sports betting media company VSiN also has a dedicated broadcast studio in the building.

On top of the resort is a rooftop with a 143-foot TV and six pools that will have poolside mobile wagering kiosks. Circa also boasts “Nevada’s longest indoor bar” at 165-feet with 40 double-stacked TVs.

Sports Betting Headlines

  • U.K. betting data firm Genius Sports will go public through a $1.5 billion SPAC deal.
  • BetMGM named former ESPN senior vice president of social & digital content Ryan Spoon as its new chief operating officer.
  • DraftKings announced its naming rights deal for Major League Eating’s Halloween candy eating contest. It also extended its deal to power Gibraltar-based MansionBet’s sportsbook and casino.

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