BetMGM Opens Las Vegas Strip’s First Poolside Sportsbook

By jili tutorial · September 29, 2026

BetMGM Debuts the Las Vegas Strip’s First Poolside Sportsbook – A Complete Guide to the New Venue

This weekend, BetMGM opened a retail sportsbook at Tailgate Beach Club, the sports-centric pool dayclub located inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip. For the first time, eligible guests can place bets at an outdoor window without leaving the pool deck. The new betting cabana, integrated into the beach club’s existing infrastructure, marks a significant expansion of on-site wagering options in Las Vegas. Below, we break down everything you need to know about this unique offering, its context in the broader sports betting landscape, and how to plan your visit.

The New Poolside Sportsbook: What’s on Offer

Tailgate Beach Club opened in May 2024 on the site of the former Daylight Beach Club, just steps from Allegiant Stadium. The venue is designed as a sports fan’s paradise, featuring:

Three heated pools
22 private cabanas (one of which is now the BetMGM betting cabana)
Lounge seating and full food & drink service
More than 145 feet of LED displays capable of showing live odds, game feeds, and stats to an audience of up to 2,000 guests

Betting Window and Mobile App Integration

Guests aged 21 and older can wager at the new outdoor window inside the converted cabana. The same location allows visitors to sign up for the BetMGM app on-site—though later mobile use is subject to Nevada state regulations and the customer’s physical location within the resort. The BetMGM app is currently live in 23 states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico.

This window adds to BetMGM’s growing retail presence, bringing its total number of sportsbooks on the Strip to 10—including the existing indoor book already operating inside Mandalay Bay.

A Growing Trend: Poolside Sports Betting in Las Vegas

While BetMGM’s new offering is the first staffed outdoor sportsbook window on the Strip, it is not the first poolside sportsbook in all of Las Vegas. That distinction belongs to Stadium Swim at Circa Resort & Casino downtown, which opened on October 28, 2020, alongside the resort. There, Circa Sports kiosks operate under a massive video board year-round.

Key differences between the two:

Feature	BetMGM at Tailgate Beach Club	Stadium Swim at Circa
Location	Mandalay Bay (south Strip)	Downtown Las Vegas
Betting method	Staffed window (seasonal)	Self-service kiosks (year-round)
Seasonality	March Madness through Super Bowl Sunday	Open year-round
Capacity	Up to 2,000 guests	Larger amphitheater-style venue

Why This Matters

For sports fans traveling to Las Vegas for marquee events (e.g., Super Bowl, March Madness, NFL games at Allegiant Stadium), the ability to place a bet without leaving the pool area represents a major convenience. The integration of a physical betting window within a high-energy dayclub also blurs the line between entertainment and gambling, a trend that resort operators are actively leaning into.

Seasonal Operation and Access Details

The BetMGM betting window at Tailgate Beach Club operates seasonally, aligning with the beach club’s schedule from March Madness through Super Bowl Sunday. This contrasts with Stadium Swim’s year-round kiosks, but reflects the outdoor nature of the venue in a desert climate.

Admission:

General admission to the beach club is free with a valid RSVP
Cabanas, reserved lounge seats, and group packages are sold separately

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What This Means for Sports Fans and the Strip

Matt Prevost, chief revenue officer at BetMGM, stated in a press release:

“Tailgate Beach Club has quickly become one of the most exciting places in Las Vegas to watch live sports, and the addition of the BetMGM Sportsbook gives fans another way to get in on the action. As more people travel to Las Vegas for marquee sporting events, we’re focused on creating unique experiences that bring together sports, entertainment and betting.”

By expanding its retail footprint and innovating with poolside wagering, BetMGM is tapping into the growing demand for integrated sports entertainment experiences. With Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, and other major venues within walking distance, the south Strip is becoming a hub for sports tourism, and this new sportsbook is designed to capture that audience.