PHOENIX, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The wait is
finally over and legal sports betting in the state of Arizona is officially live. As an Authorized
Gaming Operator of Major League Baseball and in partnership with
the Arizona Diamondbacks, Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
(NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars"), today celebrated sports betting's
legalization with a kickoff event featuring dignitaries and
celebrities, a charitable donation of $20,000 to the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation, a
ceremonial first bet, and more.
Emmy nominated actor-comedian JB Smoove, who stars as
'Caesar' in the brand's nationwide advertising campaign, Caesars
Sportsbook Chief Trends Officer and Brand Ambassador
Trey Wingo, Arizona
Diamondbacks legend Luis
Gonzalez and CEO and President Derrick Hall, along with state
dignitaries, including Governor Doug
Ducey, placed the ceremonial first bets for charity at
Caesars Sportsbook at Chase Field, home of the D-backs. The event
featured festivities for fans in attendance, food and beverage, and
sports betting 101-style education around responsible gaming before
sports bets were placed for the first time at a temporary retail
sportsbook at the Chase Field box office ticket windows.
"Today's event was a culmination of what we've been excited
about for quite some time, bringing legal sports betting to the
great sports fans in Arizona,"
said Chris Holdren,
Co-President of Caesars Digital. "Arizona is like a second home for Caesars, and
we've operated in the state for more than 25 years. We take pride
in our brand-new Caesars Sportsbook app being online for day one of
sports betting here and we're ecstatic to offer Arizonans a sports
betting experience that can't be matched."
Caesars' partnership with the D-backs includes plans to build a
two-story sportsbook and sports bar at Chase Field with a design
fit for an emperor. Opening in early 2022, the venue will become a
hospitality and entertainment destination to be enjoyed by sports
bettors and non-sports bettors, locals and visitors alike. In the
interim, sports fans can continue to place in-person bets at five
walk-up betting kiosks that will be installed on the north side of
the plaza.
In addition to in-person bets being accepted at Chase Field, the
brand-new Caesars Sportsbook app is officially available for
download and use by Arizona
customers. The best-in-class app integrates mobile sports betting
with Caesars' industry-leading loyalty program, Caesars Rewards,
where every bet, win or lose, rewards the bettor with Tier Credits
and Reward Credits that can be used to unlock unbeatable
experiences within the Caesars portfolio of properties and
partnerships, including access to VIP experiences with the D-backs
at Chase Field for registered app users in Arizona.
- Every bet earns – win or lose, every wager gives
you more with Caesars Rewards. Each bet earns Caesars Rewards Tier
Credits and Reward Credits. Caesars Sportsbook links with Caesars
Rewards, making it as easy to earn and redeem online as it is in
person at one of Caesars' more than 50 destinations across 16
states. Reward Credits earned within the Caesars Rewards network
can be redeemed everywhere, meaning everything you earn online can
be used for free play, dining, getaways, and specially curated
sports and entertainment experiences
Thousands of ways to wager – Caesars Sportsbook
provides extensive odds and flexible limits, making it the most
dynamic way to bet sports
- Easy to play – Caesars Sportsbook makes it easy to
get a bet down and ensures less interruption in the user
experience
A trusted name in casino entertainment – Caesars
Sportsbook has safe and secure payment options and best-in-class
partnerships
- Unmatched offers & promotions – Caesars Sportsbook
features daily offers, promotions and odds boosts to give bettors
emperor-worthy chances to win at caesars.com/promos
With customized offerings, a wide range of betting lines and
flexible limits, Caesars Sportsbook treats every customer like
royalty. Arizonans can also get closer to the game while taking
advantage of all of the incredible offers that celebrate sports
betting's launch in the state. Grand Canyon State bettors can
continue to stack two offers for a first bet experience worthy of
an emperor:
- Now through Sept. 30
every Arizona bettor gets a
$5,000 risk-free bet
-
- First bets up to $5,000 are
risk-free for all app users until Sept.
30
- Add on an NFL jersey when you bet $100 on the NFL
-
- Opt-in and place $100 worth of
bets on the NFL by Sept. 30 to
receive an NFL jersey of choice
Caesars is an official sports betting partner of The Arizona
Diamondbacks, the official casino sponsor and an official sports
betting partner of the NFL, and has partnerships with the NBA, NHL,
MLB, and several individual teams.
For refreshing, real-time industry updates and to join the
empire of like-minded Caesars, players can engage with the Caesars
Sportsbook social handle @CaesarsSports on Twitter, Instagram and
Facebook.
About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest
casino-entertainment company in the US and one of the world's most
diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning
in Reno, NV, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has grown
through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.'s resorts operate primarily under the
Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars
Entertainment, Inc. offers diversified gaming, entertainment and
hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite
of mobile and online gaming and sports betting experiences. All
tied to its industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program, the
company focuses on building value with its guests through a unique
combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and
technology leadership. Caesars is committed to its employees,
suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE
PLANET PLAY framework. Know When To Stop Before You Start.®
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. For more information, please
visit. www.caesars.com/corporate.
About Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks provide industry-leading entertainment in
a clean, safe and family-friendly environment and make a positive
impact on its fans and civic partners. Their mission is guided by
the Circle of Success: team performance, fan experience, financial
efficiency, workplace culture, and community contribution. The
D-backs' pinnacle on-field moment was their 2001 World Series
title, the only championship among the 4 major Valley teams. Since
being established in 1997, the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation has
donated over $75 million in
charitable contributions to the Arizona community, more than the state's other
professional sports teams combined. The club, established in 1995
and whose inaugural season was in 1998, plays their home games in
downtown Phoenix at Chase Field,
the first Major League stadium in the
United States to feature a pool as well as a retractable
roof over a natural-grass playing surface (now synthetic grass).
For more information, please visit dbacks.com or on social media
via @Dbacks and @LosDbacks.
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For video of speeches and interviews, click
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