Twins Headline BetMGM's 'Make it Legendary' Basketball Showcase on Las Vegas Strip

Haley and Hanna Cavinder compete in 3-point, spot shooting, and 1-on-1 contests at Bellagio's Court of Legends event

Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:20am

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The Cavinder twins, Haley and Hanna, are the stars of MGM Resorts' BetMGM sports betting platform's 'Make it Legendary' weekend event at the Bellagio's Bank Nightclub in Las Vegas. The space has been transformed into a basketball court, video studio, and live entertainment venue dubbed the 'Court of Legends' for the Final Four weekend festivities. The twins will compete in a series of basketball skills competitions, including 3-point shooting, spot shooting, and 1-on-1 games, which will be streamed live on BetMGM's digital platforms.

Why it matters

The Cavinder twins are at the intersection of sports, pop culture, and entertainment, with a massive social media following of over 4.5 million on TikTok alone. This event showcases BetMGM's efforts to engage with younger, digitally-savvy sports fans through partnerships with influential athletes and personalities. It also highlights the growing role of Las Vegas as a hub for sports and entertainment, with the city hosting major events and activations tied to the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

The details

The Court of Legends event at the Bellagio will feature a variety of basketball-themed entertainment, including dunking exhibitions, trick shot artistry, and a performance by the legendary acrobat Red Panda. The space was previously home to Bruno Mars' first Las Vegas Strip headlining show in 2011 before being converted into a private events venue. For this production, the room has been outfitted with impressive LED projections and lighting effects.

  • The Court of Legends event will take place on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 5 p.m. PT.
  • The Cavinder twins' competition will be streamed live on BetMGM's YouTube page, X feed, and mobile app.

The players

Haley Cavinder

One half of the Cavinder twins, a pair of former Division I basketball standouts and social media personalities with a combined following of over 4.5 million on TikTok.

Hanna Cavinder

The other half of the Cavinder twins, a former Division I basketball player and social media personality with a combined following of over 4.5 million on TikTok.

BetMGM

The sports betting platform operated by MGM Resorts International, which is hosting the 'Make it Legendary' event featuring the Cavinder twins.

Casey Hubris

The Chief Marketing Officer of BetMGM, who is overseeing the 'Make it Legendary' event and partnership with the Cavinder twins.

Red Panda

The legendary acrobat famous for her halftime performances at NBA games, who will be making an appearance at the Court of Legends event.

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What they’re saying

“Interestingly enough, they've never played each other, so it's a straight-up, even competition. They've always been BFFs and partners in everything they do, but haven't competed like this.”

— Casey Hubris, Chief Marketing Officer, BetMGM

“When we started working on this, we developed the social campaign and they came up with a lot of the ideas.”

— Casey Hubris, Chief Marketing Officer, BetMGM

What’s next

BetMGM is considering hosting more events featuring the Cavinder twins in the future, as part of its efforts to extend the 'Make it Legendary' campaign to other areas and with other partners.

The takeaway

The Cavinder twins' appearance at the Court of Legends event highlights the growing influence of social media personalities in the world of sports and entertainment, as well as Las Vegas' continued evolution as a hub for major events and activations tied to high-profile sporting competitions.