Two months after Caesars announced it will be taking over day-to-day operations of the Westgate SuperBook, there’s now another change in the works at the popular Las Vegas sportsbook.
Jeff Sherman, who has over 25 years on the bookmaking side and is well-known as one of golf’s top oddsmakers, is leaving the SuperBook and has been hired as senior risk manager at Circa Sports, as first reported Saturday by Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports and confirmed Monday by InGame.
Christopher Bennett, director of risk at Circa Race and Sportsbook, told InGame, “Having worked with him for nine years at the Las Vegas Hilton, I am familiar with the tremendous work ethic, knowledge, and passion for the industry that Jeff Sherman demonstrates. We are excited to have him join the Circa Sports team.”
Early industry response on social media site X has been similarly positive.
“This will go down as one of the best hires [Circa owner Derek] Stevens and his team have ever made,” opined Jeremy Pond, who is a FanDuel TV producer. “Mark my word.”
“Great hire. Great guy,” wrote Kris Johnson of CasinoBeats.com.
“The rich get richer,” wrote handicapper Bryan Leonard. “Great hire for Circa. Impressive crew.”
Caesars, SuperBook … SuperBook, Caesars
The Sherman departure comes a couple of months after Caesars announced it would take over day-to-day operations of the SuperBook, a deal submitted to the Nevada Gaming Commission for approval back in April.
Under the partnership, Caesars Sportsbook will operate the Westgate SuperBook — home of the SuperContest and one of the last independent books in Las Vegas — powering it with the Caesars platform. That means same-game parlays, expanded parlay menus, and live in-play wagering are coming to a book that opened in 1986 and built its reputation on a more traditional operation. Caesars also plans to roll out self-service kiosks across the Westgate resort and tie the SuperBook into its app and universal digital wallet.
The reaction from bettors on X was less than enthusiastic, with some grumbling that the changeover eliminates the main reason to visit the Westgate at all.
Executives pushed back, framing it as an upgrade.
“You’ve got two giants coming together that’s going to bring the most up-to-date technology to the SuperBook and more betting options than we’ve ever had before,” SuperBook VP of Marketing Jay Kornegay told the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
The transition is expected to be complete in time for the NFL season.
