Caesars Expands Horse Racing Betting in Indiana, Illinois

Indiana and Illinois. This development follows earlier rollouts in New York, Ohio, Maryland, Kentucky, and Colorado, offering s in these seven states a streamlined single-wallet experience just ahead of this weekend’s Belmont Stakes.

Seamless Integration Ahead of Triple Crown Finale

The latest enhancement enables s to seamlessly switch between sports betting and horse racing within the same app. Through a partnership with NYRA Bets, s can now access daily racing action from tracks worldwide, as well as major events like the Belmont Stakes, using a shared wallet system. The integration also ties into Caesars Rewards, allowing customers to earn both Reward and Tier Credits for their horse racing wagers.

“Integrating pari-mutuel horse racing into the Caesars Sportsbook app is a significant milestone for both our digital business and the sport of horse racing,” said Dan Shapiro, Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Caesars Digital.“Our customers will be able to bet on horse racing, whether it’s the sport’s biggest events or daily races from tracks around the world.”

Tony Allevato, President of NYRA Bets, added, “Launching the shared wallet functionality allows Caesars Sportsbook to provide its large customer base with premier racing content through a comprehensive and easy-to-access wagering menu.”

Belmont Stakes to Showcase Integration in Action

The timing of the announcement comes just days before the 157th Belmont Stakes, which will be run Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. The race features a strong eight-horse field, including Journalism, the Preakness Stakes winner, who drew post position No. 7 and was named the 8-5 morning line favorite. Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty starts from post No. 2 as the second choice at 2-1.

Other contenders include Hill Road (10-1), Rodriguez (6-1), Uncaged (30-1), Crudo (15-1), Baeza (4-1), and Heart of Honor (30-1). The marquee race is scheduled as the 13th on a 14-race card that begins at 10:45 a.m. ET, with the Belmont post time set for 7:04 p.m. ET. Weather forecasts indicate a 50% chance of rain on race day.

Caesars Strengthens Horse Racing Portfolio

Caesars has significantly deepened its commitment to the horse racing market. Beyond digital integration, it operates several racetracks, including Harrah’s Hoosier Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis in Indiana, Harrah’s Columbus in Nebraska, and others in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The company also serves as the presenting sponsor of the National Horseplayers Championship held annually at Horseshoe Las Vegas.

With Indiana and Illinois now added to the Caesars Sportsbook horse racing platform, fans across seven states can wager on high-profile races and everyday track action with enhanced convenience. As Caesars continues expanding this functionality, more states are expected to follow pending regulatory approvals.

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“Caesars Integrates Horse Racing Into Sportsbook App In Additional States”, paulickreport.com, Jun 2, 2025