ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) has announced a partnership with Caesars Entertainment to open multiple in-person sportsbooks at LDC gaming properties in New Mexico. In-person sports wagers are now being accepted at newly opened Caesars Sportsbook locations at Route 66 Casino Hotel and Casino Xpress west of Albuquerque and Dancing Eagle Casino east of Grants.
“We are excited to partner with one of the world’s leading gaming companies to provide New Mexico sports fans a world-class wagering experience that connects our guests with sporting events around the country and the world,” said Maxine Velasquez, President and CEO of LDC. “The introduction of Caesars Sportsbook to the Albuquerque metro market represents our long-held strategy to bring our guests the finest products and services available in the industry.”
“LDC shares our passion for treating guests like royalty,” said Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital. “We believe that bringing our first-class Caesars Sportsbook locations and sports betting kiosks to their historic properties will provide an elevated and rewarding sports wagering experience built for the modern sports fan 21 and older in New Mexico.”
Route 66 Casino Hotel introduced sports wagering to the property in 2019. The Book has become a go-to destination for sports bettors, with events featured on dozens of TV screens throughout the venue. “As we continue to make improvements and upgrades throughout our casino and restaurants this year, we are also providing our guests with new special amenities, including access to one of the country’s leading sports betting brands,” said Adrian Fox, Route 66 Casino Hotel General Manager. “Wagering options on the Caesars Sportsbook platform are nearly unlimited in scope, encompassing sports from around the world.”
Sports betting will be a new addition to Dancing Eagle Casino’s array of casino options that currently feature 400 of the newest most popular slots and bingo.
