May 27—Laguna Development Corp., the business arm of the Pueblo of Laguna, last week announced a partnership with Caesars Entertainment Inc. to open a trio of sportsbooks at its gaming properties across the state.

The sportsbooks opened at Route 66 Casino Hotel — which initially introduced sports betting at the casino in 2019 — Casino Xpress and Dancing Eagle Casino east of Grants, according to a news release.

Laguna Development Corp. said this is Dancing Eagle Casino's first sportsbook.

"We are excited to partner with one of the world's leading gaming companies to provide New Mexico sports fans a world-class wagering experience that connects our guests with sporting events around the country and the world," Maxine Velasquez, president and CEO of Laguna Development Corp., said in a statement. "The introduction of Caesars Sportsbook to the Albuquerque metro market represents our long-held strategy to bring our guests the finest products and services available in the industry."