South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa invites guests to don their finest Derby attire and experience the excitement of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 2, with a full day of festivities inside the South Point Exhibit Hall.
Doors open at 9 a.m., giving guests plenty of time to settle in and enjoy food and drink specials while watching all the race day action. With expansive viewing screens and multiple betting windows and kiosks, South Point offers an elevated and convenient way to take part in one of horse racing’s most celebrated traditions.
The celebration continues with a Kentucky Derby Hat Contest at 2 p.m., where guests can showcase their style for a chance to win prizes in categories including Most Elegant, Best Horse-Themed, Best Fascinator or Fedora, and Best Overall. Full contest details are available in the Race Book.
For those looking to gain an edge before placing their bets, South Point will host a Handicapping Seminar on Friday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Grandview Lounge. The seminar will be led by Ralph Siraco alongside expert handicappers Jon Lindo and Jon Hardoon, offering valuable insights ahead of race day.
Whether guests are seasoned bettors or simply looking to enjoy the pageantry, South Point provides the perfect setting to celebrate the “Run for the Roses” in Las Vegas.
Featuring more than 2,100 guestrooms, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa overlooks the famous Las Vegas Strip and the serenity of the surrounding mountainscape. Each oversized guest room features state-of-the-art LED televisions and high-speed WiFi. Guests visiting South Point Hotel will experience affordable luxury through a casino offering top-of-the-line gaming technology, over 2,200 slot and video poker machines, more than 60 table games and a separate race and sports book area, 11 restaurants, including the award-winning Michael’s Gourmet Room, world-class Costa Del Sur Spa and Salon, a 400-seat showroom featuring headliner entertainment, a 640-seat Bingo room, a 16-screen Cinemark movie complex, a state-of-the-art 64-lane bowling center, a 52,000-square foot Conference Center and an 80,000-square foot Exhibit Hall. South Point Hotel is also home to the Tournament Bowling Plaza, a multi-million-dollar professional bowling tournament facility and “Official Hotel and Casino of Las Vegas Motor Speedway” and sponsor of the October 2026 Las Vegas NASCAR Cup series race, South Point 400. South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa is located at 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. For more information or to make a room reservation, call 702-796-7111 or visit South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa. Follow on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
