JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM,
a leading sports betting and digital gaming company, announced
today the signing of NBA legend Kevin
Garnett as its newest brand ambassador. The Hall of Fame
power forward will be featured in BetMGM's upcoming marketing
campaigns, BetMGM promotions, social media content and fan
events.
"I'm thrilled to be working with BetMGM to share their insights
with my fans," said Garnett. "It's a natural fit for both myself
and BetMGM given our mutual desire to stay on top of the
ever-changing sports business landscape."
Over the course of 21 NBA seasons, Garnett played for the
Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets. The
15-time All-Star was named the 2004 Most Valuable Player and earned
Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2008. Garnett won the 2008
NBA Championship with the Celtics and will have his jersey retired
by the team this spring.
Garnett has become an established entrepreneur since retiring
from the NBA, having recently co-founded Gaming Society, a gaming
and content platform that prioritizes inclusivity, education and
highlights the athlete's point of view in the betting
space. While shielded from sports betting during his playing
career, Garnett is passionate about making wagering more accessible
and approachable to all sports fans and athletes. He starred in the
2019 acclaimed film "Uncut Gems"; recently founded the Content
Cartel, a production company dedicated to producing multi-platform
content; and has an upcoming documentary, "Anything is Possible,"
scheduled to premiere Friday, Nov. 12
on Showtime.
Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue
Officer, BetMGM, said, "Kevin
Garnett brings a unique energy to everything he does, on and
off the court. As the basketball season tips off, we look forward
to welcoming Kevin to the BetMGM family and working with him on a
variety of fan-focused promotions."
As BetMGM continues to expand into new jurisdictions,
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 on both iOS and Android and is
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
Resorts' U.S. land-based and online sports betting, major
tournament poker, and online gaming businesses. Utilizing Entain's
U.S.-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/.
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