The Stratosphere (or the Strat as locals call it) is a can’t-miss spot in Las Vegas. That’s because the pointy tower shines high over the Strip. In fact, the 1,149-foot-tall structure is the largest freestanding observation tower in the United States and the second tallest in the Western Hemisphere behind the CN Tower in Toronto. You can even jump off this thing via a bungee jump if you so dare.
In this review, we’ll give you a complete look at The Strat. Particularly, we’re taking you inside the sportsbook and telling you if it’s worth your money. Strap in cause there’s a lot to cover!
For a resort that’s looking to draw guests and tourists with multiple heart-racing attractions, the Stratosphere Las Vegas sportsbook is certainly not one of them. Stratosphere sports betting is pretty tame compared to other properties on the Strip.
It’s a non-smoking venue, but the scents easily find their way into the Stratosphere sportsbook from the surrounding casino. It has seating, but it’s average at best with about 40 chairs and couches and room for 120 guests. There are two big screens on the main wall with dozens of smaller TVs around the area, but the picture quality is nothing special.
One of the best sportsbooks in Las Vegas? Hardly. This would rank in the bottom third, especially when it’s compared to other venues at the north end of the Strip in the Wynn and Mirage or another nearby betting spot in the Westgate.
But hey, it still gets the job done for bettors needing to get action. William Hill operates the sportsbook inside the Strat. It’s open 8:30 am to 10 pm from Sunday to Thursday. However, on Fridays and Saturdays, it stays open an extra hour til 11 pm.
Pari-mutuel wagering, for horses and dogs, is also available. This section, with individual monitors and desks, is located to the left of the main sportsbook area. Bettors for sports and horse racing can wager on the Stratosphere sportsbook odds at one of the four betting windows under the main viewing wall. Stratosphere sports lines are posted for the events of the day in the NHL, NFL, NBA, and MLB.
Paramount Global and Advent Allen Entertainment have announced plans for “Top Gun Las Vegas,” an immersive attraction set to open in summer 2028 at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower on the Las Vegas Strip. This experience will feature high-speed thrill rides, state-of-the-art fighter jet simulators, and a reimagined version of the Hard Deck bar from “Top Gun: Maverick,” complete with live piano sing-alongs. Designed to capture the spirit of the iconic film franchise, the attraction aims to deliver an adrenaline-fueled adventure that embodies teamwork, excellence, and the thrill of flying. Future expansions to other locations are also being considered.
For bettors wanting to bet online entirely, they can download the William Hill app. Available on Andorid and iOS, this app was overhauled significantly in 2023 and now it hangs with the best apps in the business. Just know, registration for the app HAS to be completed in-person at the Strat (or another William Hill bookie). Don’t get mad at William Hill or the Strat as this is Nevada law for all bookmakers offering online wagering.
The Stratosphere does offer complimentary drinks in this betting area. The soft rules call for a $100 bet on sports and a $20 wager on the horses to earn a drink voucher, which is more than other off-the-Strip venues like South Point.
The Stratosphere sportsbook is available for parties for major championships like the Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby, and March Madness.
The venue also offers various pro football handicapping contests and Stratosphere Las Vegas sportsbook odds for the following sports:
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super Bowl, March Madness, Oscars
Here are some of the bets available at the land-based Stratosphere sportsbook:
There are even more betting options listed on the Stratosphere sportsbook online through the William Hill 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.
Bob Stupak’s World Famous Million-Dollar Historic Gambling Museum and Casino first opened on this site in 1974. A fire two months later ended those dreams and started another as Stupak opened Vegas World in 1979. That resort was then merged in 1993 and renamed the Stratosphere. Golden Entertainment, which purchased the resort in June 2017, announced plans for a major renovation and renamed the resort to the Strat in February 2019.
