- Westgate sportsbook app is set to return after suspending activity alongside the Westgate casino in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
- The app will return in time for Saturday’s UFC 249 which is headlined by Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gathje.
- Westgate has been down since March. This return is expected to bring energy back to Las Vegas.
LAS VEGAS - The Westgate sports betting app is making its return to sports bettors just in time to bring betting lines for UFC 249. Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gathje is expected to be a major draw for sports bettors to take action on.
The app shut down alongside the Westgate casino after the COVID-19 pandemic began spreading rapidly in the country and causing major sporting leagues to suspend and cancel events in March.
The app will be available to take bets starting Thursday, May 7 and sports bettors in Vegas will see betting lines for everything possibly still running.
Westgate Returns
The return of the Westgate sportsbook app to bettors in Las Vegas is an exciting event. The city has all but shut down due to the coronavirus therefore any form of good news should be noted. Westgate Vice President Jay Kornegay expressed how excited they were to be returning to Las Vegas sports bettors.
“It’s an energy boost for everyone,” said Kornegay. “We’re very thrilled to be back.”
The app is expected to be open from 9 am to 5 pm daily. During events like UFC 249, the app will be extended until as late as 9 pm. There is currently a skeleton crew working from home setting up betting lines and odds for sports bettors in preparation for the relaunch.
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Unfortunately, only existing customers will be able to use the Westgate app. New players will have to wait until the casino opens its doors in order to make an account.
The good news is, online sportsbooks are available for everyone in Nevada right now, making sure that no one misses out on UFC betting this weekend.
Currently, online sportsbooks have Tony Ferguson as the favorite over Justin Gaethje. The lightweight interim title bout will be one for the books come Saturday night.
UFC 249 Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje:
- Tony Ferguson -190
- Justin Gaethje +155
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