Las Vegas has long been the sports betting capital of the world. However, as states across the U.S. have introduced sports betting, the quality of mobile sports betting apps in Nevada has fallen behind in certain areas. This is because, in other states, players can remotely register anywhere in the state and can play both on their phones and on laptops/desktops. That said, we have what we have, and there are still many ways to bet on your favorite sports on your phone in Las Vegas.
Using Sports Betting Apps: A Quick-Start Guide
With a wide range of sports betting apps available in Nevada, choosing one can be intimidating for beginners. Here is what you need to know before getting started:
- Each app generates its own odds. Signing up for more than one app can be beneficial as you can compare odds from one app to the other.
- While all major casinos in Nevada have or affiliated with an online betting app, many casinos congregate under the same application through shared corporate ownership. This means that while there are 334 casinos in the state, there are only a handful of sports betting apps to choose from. If you live near a particular casino or are staying at a particular casino during your visit, consider looking at the app’s sportsbook offerings.
- Using a sports betting app allows you to bet from anywhere in Nevada once you have signed up and fully registered. However, you’ll need to register in-person at a participating casino sports book to complete the sign-up & registration process. You only have to register once for each app. And typically, you can fund or withdraw money from your app at other casino sportsbooks (or even in neighborhood retailers or bars/taverns) affiliated with the app.
- What you can play on the apps: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA football and basketball, English Premier League (EPL), Champions League, WNBA, boxing, UFC, NASCAR, F1 and much much more.
- All of these apps allow for bet types that are not available at the counter including in-game betting and same-game parlays.
- In Nevada, you can ONLY bet on your phone and NOT on laptops, desktops or tablets.
- Mobile or online casino games are not offered in Nevada.
- Draft Kings and FanDuel are not available in Nevada.
5 Best Sports Betting Apps in Nevada
BetMGM is the sports app for MGM Resorts properties. BetMGM has recently integrated its app across all of the states where it operates, meaning that if you have the app in other states, you can use the app while you are in Nevada. You can also sign up and fund your account in Nevada and play on the same app back home if BetMGM is offered in your state.
BetMGM is also partnered with numerous sports leagues, Yahoo! and Buffalo Wild Wings meaning benefits extend outside of MGM Resorts properties.
Las Vegas Sportsbooks where you can register include: Aria, Bellagio, Cosmopolitan, Excalibur, Luxor, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, Park MGM, and New York-New York.
Caesars Entertainment acquired William Hill enabling it to offer the Caesars Sportsbook app. This is the app affiliated with world-class Caesars Entertainment sportsbooks, such as Caesars Palace and Planet Hollywood. Naturally, players can earn points and status in Caesars Rewards when playing the app. Caesars also has partnerships with several leagues including the NFL.
The multiple Las Vegas locations affiliated with this app make it easier for you to find a retailer to fund your account after you have registered. Funding locations include all 7-Elevens, CVS drug stores and many bars/taverns in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Sportsbooks included: Caesars Palace, The Cromwell, Horseshoe, Paris, Planet Hollywood, Flamingo, Harrah’s, LINQ and Downtown Grand.
The mobile sportsbook affiliated with Station Casinos sportsbooks such as Red Rock Resort and Green Valley Ranch, is STN Sports. The app offers an extensive selection of betting lines and sports. If you haven’t been on the app for awhile, it changed its tech stack, looks and features in 2024. The app now offers the same wallet for both horse racing and sports betting. One of the other features is a daily odds boost on one game per day.
Las Vegas Sportsbooks included: Durango Casino & Resort, Red Rock Resort & Spa, Boulder Station, Santa Fe, Palace Station, Sunset Station, Wildfire Casinos, El Cortez and more.
Established in 2019, the Circa Sports app – affiliated with the Circa Resort & Casino located in Downtown Vegas– is one of the latest entries into the world of sports betting apps. Despite its age, Circa Sports is already establishing a loyal customer base thanks to its excellent customer service and higher betting limits compared to other apps. It also is the app that is most favored by ‘sharp’ bettors because Circa is more willing to take high-limit bets from long-term winning players. One of the many features players like is that Circa offers both yes/no lines on props and futures (many other books only offer bets on the ‘yes’, which leads to unfavorable odds for players).
Circa has also won accolades from its two major NFL betting contests each year – Survivor and picks. Outside of Nevada, the Circa app is now offered in Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky and Iowa.
Las Vegas Sportsbooks included: Circa Las Vegas, Golden Gate, The D Las Vegas, Tuscany Suites & Casino, The Silverton and The Pass Casino in Henderson.
William Hill serves more Nevada casinos than any other app. Note, this is effectively the same app as the Caesars Sportsbook app, albeit without the tie-in to Caesars Rewards and the Caesars properties.
Along with the STN app, the William Hill app is the app most likely to be used by Las Vegas residents because of the numerous sign-up and funding locations. However, we would note that the William Hill app tends to be a bit glitchy although it has improved over time.
Las Vegas Sportsbooks included: Venetian, Sahara, The Rio, Arizona Charlies, The Palms, Plaza, Silver Sevens, The Strat, Binion’s, Four Queens, OYO, M Resort and many more.
Other quality sports betting apps include:
- South Point
- Westgate
- Wynn