Caesars Sportsbook to Open First Summerlin Location

Ribbon-cutting ceremony and ceremonial first bet planned for March 3 grand opening.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Caesars Race & Sportsbook will celebrate the grand opening of its first location in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas on March 3. The event at The Resort at Summerlin, formerly known as the Rampart casino, will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a ceremonial first bet, and a Golden Knights watch party with giveaways and promotional offers.

Why it matters

The opening of a Caesars Sportsbook in Summerlin, one of Las Vegas' premier master-planned communities, represents the continued expansion of sports betting in the city and the company's investment in the local market. It also signals the rebranding of The Resort at Summerlin, formerly the Rampart Casino and JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa.

The details

Caesars is investing a significant amount of capital to upgrade the sportsbook space and install 20 betting kiosks in the casino. Former Golden Knights defenseman Deryk Engelland will be on hand for the grand opening festivities.

  • The grand opening ceremony and first bet will take place on March 3, 2026.
  • The Rampart Casino and JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa rebranded as The Resort at Summerlin, effective January 1, 2026.

The players

Caesars Race & Sportsbook

A sportsbook operated by Caesars Entertainment, one of the largest casino-entertainment companies in the U.S.

The Resort at Summerlin

A resort and casino complex located in the Summerlin master-planned community in Las Vegas, formerly known as the Rampart Casino and JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa.

Deryk Engelland

A former defenseman for the Vegas Golden Knights NHL team.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The grand opening ceremony and first bet will take place on March 3, 2026.

The takeaway

The opening of a Caesars Sportsbook in Summerlin, one of Las Vegas' premier master-planned communities, represents the continued expansion of sports betting in the city and the company's investment in the local market. It also signals the rebranding of The Resort at Summerlin, formerly the Rampart Casino and JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa.