A Caesars Entertainment casino brand, named among properties affected by the 2023 Caesars Rewards data breach
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Pros
- Genuinely licensed across four US states, backed by publicly listed Caesars Entertainment
- Large 500-spin total welcome bundle across 4 weeks
- Reasonable, game-specific wagering requirements
Cons
- Specifically named among properties affected by the 2023 Caesars Rewards data breach (~65M members, SSNs exposed)
- Caesars reportedly paid a ransom and faces an active federal class-action lawsuit over the breach
- Spins expire within a tight 5-day window of receipt
- Restricted to 4 US states
Our verdict
Horseshoe is a well-known US casino brand tied to Caesars Entertainment, a large, publicly listed operator, licensed across Pennsylvania, Michigan, New Jersey and West Virginia. We need to report something serious and directly relevant: independent trade press and federal court filings specifically name Horseshoe among the Caesars properties affected by the August 2023 Caesars Rewards data breach, in which an unauthorized actor accessed the loyalty program database used by roughly 65 million members - exposing names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, driver's license numbers and Social Security numbers. Caesars reportedly paid roughly half of a $30 million ransom demand from the hacker group believed responsible (Scattered Spider, also linked to the near-simultaneous MGM Resorts breach), and a federal class action was filed against Caesars Entertainment in July 2024. This isn't an unrelated subsidiary issue - it involves the shared Caesars Rewards database that Horseshoe's own players are enrolled in. On the product side, the welcome offer is genuine: a Bonus Spins Bundle (code SHOEHSH) totalling up to 500 spins across 4 weeks, with reasonable game-specific wagering (1x slots, 2x video poker, 5x other games). A genuinely well-licensed casino brand backed by a major operator - but the documented data-breach history affecting its own loyalty program is serious enough that we'd encourage real caution about what personal information you share, and awareness that your data may already be part of the affected dataset if you're a long-time Caesars Rewards member.
How we rated it
Casino (36%)7.3
A well-known brand tied to publicly listed Caesars Entertainment, licensed across four US states.
Bonuses & value (18%)7.3
A genuine 500-spin total bundle spread across 4 weeks, with reasonable game-specific wagering (1x slots, 2x video poker, 5x other).
Customer support (18%)6.8
No major documented complaint pattern about support specifically, separate from the data-breach litigation.
Trust & licensing (27%)4.5
Genuinely licensed and tied to a large, publicly listed operator. However, we found and must report a serious, directly relevant data-security incident: Horseshoe is specifically named among the properties affected by Caesars' August 2023 loyalty-program data breach (Caesars Rewards, ~65 million members), which exposed Social Security numbers and driver's license data, led to a reported ransom payment, and prompted a federal class-action lawsuit. We score trust conservatively given how directly this involves the shared rewards database Horseshoe players are enrolled in.
Quick facts
| Owner | Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) |
| Data breach | August 2023 Caesars Rewards breach (~65M members); Horseshoe named among affected properties |
| Exposed data | Names, addresses, phone, DOB, driver's licence numbers, Social Security numbers |
| Response | Reportedly paid ~half of a $30M ransom demand; federal class action filed July 2024 |
| Welcome bonus | Bonus Spins Bundle (code SHOEHSH), up to 500 spins over 4 weeks |
How we verified this
The Caesars Entertainment ownership is confirmed directly on Horseshoe's own site. The August 2023 Caesars Rewards data breach, its scale (~65 million loyalty members), the specific categories of exposed data, the reported ransom payment, the Scattered Spider attribution, and the July 2024 federal class-action filing are all corroborated across independent trade press and legal case-tracking sources, which specifically list Horseshoe among the affected Caesars properties rather than treating it as an unrelated subsidiary.
Where Horseshoe is licensed
Horseshoe appears on the official register in 2 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
North America (2)
About Horseshoe
Horseshoe is a Caesars Entertainment casino brand, licensed across PA/MI/NJ/WV. We report directly that Horseshoe is specifically named among Caesars properties affected by the August 2023 Caesars Rewards data breach (65M members, SSNs and driver's license data exposed), which led to a reported ransom payment and a federal class action.
Horseshoe FAQ
Is Horseshoe part of Caesars Entertainment?
Yes - Horseshoe is a casino brand owned by Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR), a large, publicly listed US gaming operator.
Was Horseshoe affected by a data breach?
Yes - independent trade press and federal court filings specifically name Horseshoe among the Caesars properties affected by the August 2023 Caesars Rewards data breach, which exposed the personal information (including Social Security numbers) of roughly 65 million loyalty program members.
Did Caesars pay a ransom over the breach?
Reportedly yes - Caesars is said to have paid roughly half of a $30 million ransom demand from the hacker group believed responsible, and a federal class-action lawsuit was filed against Caesars Entertainment in July 2024 over the breach.
What is the Horseshoe welcome bonus?
A Bonus Spins Bundle (code SHOEHSH): 125 spins on registration, plus up to 3 additional weekly batches of 125 spins, totalling up to 500 spins over 4 weeks, subject to game-specific wagering (1x slots, 2x video poker, 5x other games).
Which states can play at Horseshoe online casino?
Pennsylvania, Michigan, New Jersey and West Virginia, subject to being 21+ and physically present in an eligible state.