Caesars Rolls Out Empire Builder Igaming Program

The new offering inside Caesars Rewards lets players earn progress and rewards through online casino and sports betting activity.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Casino

Empty green felt gaming table with a stack of cream chips under a warm lamp, a dim casino floor fading behind it. — Caesars Entertainment launched Empire Builder, an online casino and sports betting rewards program tied to its Caesars Rewards loyalty system this week. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Caesars Entertainment rolled out Empire Builder, an igaming offering within its Caesars Rewards loyalty system. The company also launched Remote Roulette at Tropicana Atlantic City in New Jersey.

Why it matters

The launch ties online casino and sports betting activity directly to the Caesars Rewards program, linking digital play to hotel, dining and entertainment benefits. Caesars Digital EBITDA growth reported in its third-quarter results points to the financial stakes of the digital business.

Caesars Digital EBITDA grew from $28m to $44m year-on-year in Q3 results, according to company reporting. The filing does not break out how much of that growth is attributable to the Empire Builder program.

The players

Caesars Entertainment

Caesars Entertainment is a major American casino-resort operator that owns the Caesars Rewards loyalty program and the Caesars Palace Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook brands.

Tropicana Atlantic City

Tropicana Atlantic City is a casino hotel on the Atlantic City boardstrip in New Jersey, operated by a Caesars Entertainment subsidiary.

The details

Players earn Tier Credits through online casino and sports betting activity to advance through a progress meter that resets monthly. Rewards include a Reward Credit Boost tied to Caesars Rewards tier status and Empire Builder progress, and Reward Credits can be redeemed for hotel stays, dining, entertainment and free play.

Q3 results reported EBITDA growth to $44m for Caesars Digital.
Empire Builder rollout was reported on November 3, 2026.

Industry Dynamics

Empire Builder extends the Caesars Rewards loyalty model, which has long tied casino play to hotel and dining benefits, into online casino and sports betting. The move reflects how operators are shifting loyalty spending toward digital channels as those segments grow.

Players in eligible jurisdictions can access Empire Builder through Caesars Palace Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino. Reward Credits earned through play can be redeemed for hotel stays, dining, entertainment and free play.

The takeaway

Players who already use Caesars Rewards can start earning Empire Builder progress through their online casino and sports betting activity. Tracking monthly progress helps determine which rewards are reachable before the meter resets.