JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a
leading sports betting and digital gaming company, announced today
the signing of mixed martial arts (MMA) journalist Ariel Helwani as a brand ambassador. Helwani, an
award-winning media personality, will integrate BetMGM into his
promotional content and also be featured in upcoming BetMGM
marketing campaigns, social media content and promotions, as well
as fan events.
"Sports betting has always been intertwined with the mixed
martial arts world and now, with its availability in more states,
I'm excited to work hand-in-hand with BetMGM to deliver unique
insights into the sports betting world," said Helwani.
Over the course of his career, Helwani has worked with major
sports outlets including ESPN and SB Nation. He currently hosts The
MMA Hour for Vox media as well as The Ringer MMA Show podcast,
breaking down the latest fights across MMA, boxing and pro
wrestling. Helwani has been the recipient of the World MMA Award
Journalist of the Year award for 10 consecutive years.
Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue
Officer, BetMGM, said, "Ariel has played a prominent role over the
years in growing MMA to the masses. His extensive knowledge and
signature reporting style makes him a tremendous addition to the
BetMGM team."
The BetMGM app is available on both iOS and Android, as well as
accessible via desktop. As BetMGM continues to expand to new areas,
responsible gaming education remains a key
focus. BetMGM is proud to provide resources to help
customers play responsibly. For more information on BetMGM, 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
https://www.betmgm.com/.
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