Let’s make one thing clear: Bally’s and Horseshoe are the same exact thing. The Caesars Entertainment-owned property was named Bally’s before rebranding to Horseshoe at the start of 2024.
It’s not just a change in name either. No, Caesars is also pouring money into the property for renovations. Those updates will be on the casino itself — not the rooms. This is because Horsehoe wants to be known as the go-to spot for gamblers. This includes a deal with the World Series of Poker to use Horseshoe for its annual event in 2024 and onward.
We’re writing this Horseshoe review amidst a lot of these changes. So keep that in mind when reading our review as things are constantly in flux. But for the Horseshoe we saw with our two eyes in mid-2024, here’s what we think about it:
The Horseshoe is centrally located on the Strip — convenient to jump around between different properties. The address is 3645 South Las Vegas Boulevard.
The sportsbook is tucked off to the side of the casino. Its operating hours could be better though. During the week (Monday to Friday), it runs from 2 pm to 10 pm. However, on the weekends, it opens earlier at 8 am.
The sportsbook is officially called the Caesars Race & Sportsbook at Horseshoe Las Vegas. You guessed it, Caesars technology powers the sportsbook — both when betting on the spot AND online.
Betting in person is the usual sportsbook experience you’d expect. Big-screen TVs and personal monitors dot the entire area. During operating hours, someone is available at the booth to take and cash bets.
The Caesars app will cover you for on-the-go betting. It works pretty well and has just about every betting line you can think of — from NFL to fighting to soccer and everything in between.
One thing about betting through the app, bettors HAVE to register in-person first. This is not a Ceasars rule, it’s Nevada law (to keep DraftKings and FanDuel away from operating since they don’t have physical casinos). But once downloaded, you can bet anywhere in Nevada and even other states where Caesars is licensed.
There’s not a lot of activity at the betting windows in this sportsbook so it takes no time at all to place a wager. We suppose that’s good thing, but we personally prefer a more lively atmosphere.
Speaking of lively, the policy on drink vouchers is better than most of the nearby competition. The cost? Bet $20 on horses or $50 on sports. That’s an even better deal than the off-the-Strip Westgate SuperBook.
Here are some of the sports available for betting at the land-based Horseshoe sportsbook. There are many more options with Horseshoe online sports betting:
Here are some of the betting options available at Horseshoe:
There are even more betting options listed on the Horseshoe sportsbook online through the Caesars app, including “in-play wagering” where betting lines are listed for games already in progress. The odds keep changing throughout the game to the final score.
This style of gambling is a hot ticket with all the Caesars properties — like Flamingo, Harrah’s and Planet Hollywood.
The Horseshoe Las Vegas resort, which hosted the famous Dean Martin Celebrity Roast from 1974 to 1984, is located on the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard, north of another Caesars property called the Paris. The hotel and casino are situated at one of the busiest intersections in Paradise, Nevada — the southeast corner of Flamingo Road and Las Vegas Boulevard.
Public transportation and ride-sharing programs are the best bet for visitors staying at Horseshoe. Rideshare programs like Uber and Lyft are just a couple of clicks away on your mobile device. The apps, which are free to download, keep riders up-to-date on costs, time of arrival, and vehicle details. A one-way trip to your destination is likely to cost about two-thirds of a normal taxi fare.
Horseshoe Las Vegas is a reasonable spot for those on a budget. Don’t expect luxurious rooms and fine dining here. This resort is more comparable to off-the-Strip resorts like the Hard Rock Hotel or Palms than it is to its neighbors across the street like the Cosmopolitan or Caesars Palace.
Here are a few spots in the selection of restaurants at Horseshoe:
Horseshoe is part of the stable of Caesars properties that all use the same rewards card. Caesars Rewards is free to join for new members, who earn points for every dollar spent on gambling, hotel stays, food and drink, and shopping. New members start at the Gold level and work their way up through Platinum and Diamond to the top level Seven Stars. The higher the level, the more privileges on meals, room rates and complimentary gifts. The top level Caesars cardholders also earn one of the best perks of them all. They don’t have to pay the unpopular resort fees which are tacked on at checkout for most tourists at all Las Vegas hotels. The resort fee at Horseshoe is $40, including taxes, per night.
The 67,000 square-foot modest casino floor at Horseshoe has 1,250 slot and video poker machines to choose from, including your favorite names. The gaming area, which opened in December 1973, also has 65 tables games and 14 poker tables. One small perk with Horseshoe is the 24-hour live keno lounge and parlor. Games are shown on channel 27 in-room, so guests can track their numbers without having to leave their room. The keno games range from $1 to $10. The minimums at table games will be as low as $5 on many days of the week, but expect the betting minimum to climb on the weekends or on busier nights. Some of the games available to play include:
Horseshoe is one of the best values on the Strip for rooms, but don’t expect fine linens and other luxuries at this resort. The hotel has more than 2,800 rooms ranging from the standard 430-square-foot Jubilee Tower King to the 1,700-square-foot Celebrity Suites.
