Bellagio Speakeasy Transformed Into Basketball Court for Final Four Weekend

BetMGM brings together basketball creators and entertainers on a hidden floor of the resort.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 5:11am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented basketball game, with sharp planes of color and overlapping perspectives, conveying the innovative and immersive nature of the event.An avant-garde artistic interpretation of the interactive basketball experience at the Bellagio's 'Court of Legends' event during Final Four weekend.Las Vegas Today

BetMGM is turning a secret speakeasy inside the Bellagio resort in Las Vegas into a basketball court for Final Four weekend. The 'Court of Legends' event will feature trick-shot artists, dunkers, one-on-one exhibitions, and other live performances, culminating in a Sunday afternoon skills showdown between former Division One players and social media stars Haley and Hanna Cavinder.

Why it matters

This unique event transforms a hidden space within the iconic Bellagio into an interactive basketball experience, blending sports, entertainment, and Las Vegas hospitality in an innovative way to engage fans during the high-profile Final Four weekend.

The details

BetMGM scouted various areas within the MGM resort properties before selecting a secret speakeasy space inside the Bellagio to host the 'Court of Legends' event. The weekend-long activation will showcase a variety of basketball-themed performances and competitions, including trick shots, dunk exhibitions, and a one-on-one showdown between the Cavinder twins, who have built a large social media following.

  • The 'Court of Legends' runs all weekend.
  • The main 'Cavinder versus Cavinder' showdown is set for Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m.

The players

BetMGM

A sports betting and iGaming company that is a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Entain plc.

Haley Cavinder

A former Division One basketball player and social media star.

Hanna Cavinder

A former Division One basketball player and social media star, twin sister of Haley Cavinder.

Casey Hurbis

The Chief Marketing Officer of BetMGM.

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What they’re saying

“When we developed the Court of Legends idea, we knew we wanted to be in Las Vegas. And we literally scouted a bunch of areas, you know, throughout MGM. And then we came and found this space.”

— Casey Hurbis, Chief Marketing Officer, BetMGM

What’s next

The main 'Cavinder versus Cavinder' showdown is set for Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m., capping off the weekend-long 'Court of Legends' event.

The takeaway

This innovative activation by BetMGM during Final Four weekend showcases the company's ability to create unique, immersive experiences that blend sports, entertainment, and Las Vegas hospitality, engaging fans in a memorable way during a high-profile sporting event.