JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM launched its
market leading sports betting and iGaming app in Michigan today, giving customers access to a
wide variety of betting options, as well as access to benefits tied
to MGM Grand Detroit and MGM Resorts' iconic casino-resorts
nationwide.
"Reaction to the opening of MGM Grand Detroit's BetMGM
Sportsbook and Lounge has been incredible. We're thrilled to
complement our retail offering with the launch of the BetMGM mobile
app in Michigan," said BetMGM CEO
Adam Greenblatt. "Michigan sports fans can access our
interactive sports betting platform and exclusive line of casino
games directly from their phone. The Wolverine State now has new
ways to engage with the teams they love, while earning rewards from
their gameplay."
The BetMGM app offers a user-friendly mobile gaming experience,
giving sports fans in Michigan the
opportunity to customize pre-game, live in-play, futures and parlay
wagers. App users can access an expansive array of casino
games including slot tournaments, progressive jackpots exclusive to
Michigan, Blackjack, roulette and
video poker.
David Tsai, President of the
Midwest Group, MGM Resorts, said, "Working with BetMGM to offer our
customers a new, innovative way to engage with our brands is very
exciting for us. This is yet another example of our continued
commitment and investment in Detroit and Michigan and we are proud to be part of this
historic launch."
Integration with MGM Resorts' M life Rewards program allows
BetMGM users in Michigan the
opportunity to redeem their gameplay for world-class experiences at
MGM Resorts properties nationwide, including MGM Grand Detroit, as
well as MGM Grand, Bellagio and ARIA in Las Vegas, Borgata in New Jersey, and Beau Rivage in Mississippi.
Today's news follows recent announcements of BetMGM partnerships
with the Detroit Lions and Detroit Red Wings, both of whom have
named BetMGM as an Official Sports Betting Partner. Michigan marks the ninth state in which
BetMGM's mobile sports betting is available statewide, and the
fourth state for its online casino. As BetMGM continues to expand
its platforms to new states, responsible gaming education remains a
key focus. BetMGM is proud to provide resources to help customers
play responsibly.
The BetMGM app is available for download in Michigan on both iOS and Android, and
accessible via desktop at www.betmgm.com. For more information,
follow @BetMGM on Twitter.
About BetMGM
BetMGM is a market leading sports betting and gaming
entertainment company, pioneering the online gaming industry. Born
out of a partnership between MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM)
and Entain Plc (LSE: ENT), BetMGM has exclusive access to all of
MGM's U.S. land-based and online sports betting, major tournament
poker, and online gaming businesses. Utilizing Entain's
US-licensed, state of the art technology, BetMGM offers sports
betting and online gaming via market leading brands including
BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino and Party Poker. Founded in
2018, BetMGM is headquartered in New
Jersey. For more information, visit
http://www.betmgminc.com/.
About MGM Grand Detroit
The only Forbes Four-Star hotel in Detroit, the AAA Four Diamond Award-winning
MGM Grand Detroit is the city's first and only downtown hotel,
gaming and entertainment destination built from the ground up. The
hotel features 400 chic and stylish guest rooms, including nine
rooftop VIP suites and 56 opulent corner suites. Guests enjoy
signature restaurants including Detroit's new modern steakhouse &
lounge, D.PRIME; the hotel's own sports pub, TAP at MGM
Grand Detroit; casual dining options; several bars and lounges;
Detroit's premier sports betting
destination, BetMGM Sports Lounge; and the only Topgolf Swing Suite
and only resort-style spa in Southeast
Michigan. More than 30,000 square feet of meeting space
hosts everything from large corporate events to intimate black-tie
affairs. MGM Grand Detroit is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM
Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information,
visit mgmgranddetroit.com or call toll free at
(877) 888-2121.
Statements in this release that are not historical facts are
"forward-looking" statements and "safe harbor statements" within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
that involve risks and/or uncertainties, including BetMGM's ability
to grow in new or existing jurisdictions. Management has based
forward-looking statements on current expectations and assumptions
and not on historical facts. Among the important factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in
such forward-looking statements include the effects of economic and
market conditions in the jurisdictions in which BetMGM operates,
competition with other iGaming and sports betting platforms, the
timing and costs of expanding in new jurisdictions as well as
obtaining and maintaining the required permits, licenses,
financings, approvals and other contingencies in connection with
growth in new or existing jurisdictions. In providing
forward-looking statements, BetMGM is not undertaking any duty or
obligation to update these statements publicly as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
If BetMGM updates one or more forward-looking statements, no
inference should be drawn that it will make additional updates with
respect to those other forward-looking statements.
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