DETROIT, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit
Tigers announced today that BetMGM, a leading sports betting and
digital gaming operator, has become an official gaming partner
under the terms of a multi-year sponsorship agreement. Highlights
of the sponsorship in the gaming category include BetMGM branding
on scoreboards throughout Comerica Park, fan-focused promotions,
integrated social media content, and more.
"We're excited to expand our relationship with BetMGM to feature
the Detroit Tigers and Comerica Park," said Peter Kent, Senior Vice President of Corporate
Partnerships. "Our fans will enjoy the enhancements this
partnership provides to their experience, both at the ballpark and
in rooting on the Tigers from home."
As part of the multi-year deal, BetMGM will be integrated across
the Tigers' digital and social platforms, including the MLB
Ballpark App. BetMGM signage will also be prominently featured at
Comerica Park, including on the out-of-town scoreboard and the
speed pitch LED board.
BetMGM's Chief Revenue Officer Matt
Prevost said, "From day one, it's been a priority for us to
develop deep relationships with Michigan's beloved sports teams. We look
forward to our partnership with the Detroit Tigers and engaging
with their fan base to offer best-in-class promotions and benefits
only available on BetMGM."
David Tsai, President, Midwest
Group, MGM Resorts said, "The Detroit Tigers are a central part of
the Michigan sports scene and
bring an undeniable energy to the city. MGM Grand Detroit is ready
to welcome Tigers and sports betting fans to our BetMGM Sports
Lounge before, during, and after games for an innovative and
exciting experience."
The BetMGM app is available for download in Michigan on both iOS and Android and
accessible via desktop at https://sports.mi.betmgm.com. 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.
About The Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers, Inc., a
charter member of the American League in 1901, have won four World
Series and 11 American League pennants. The Tigers play their home
games at Comerica Park located within The District Detroit, one of
the largest sports and entertainment developments in the country.
For more information about the Tigers and the Ilitch Companies
visit Tigers.com, DistrictDetroit.com and IlitchCompanies.com.
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.betmgminc.com/.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment
company with national and international locations featuring
best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and
conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment
experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and
retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences
through its suite of Las
Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses
29 unique hotel and destination gaming offerings in the United States and Macau, including some of the most recognizable
resort brands in the industry such as Bellagio, MGM Grand, ARIA and
Park MGM. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S.
sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands,
including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company is currently pursuing
targeted expansion in Asia through
the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its "Focused on What Matters:
Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet" philosophy, MGM
Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while
striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees,
guests, and in the communities where it operates. The global
employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being
recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired
Companies®. For more information, please visit us at
www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on
Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.
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 those described
in MGM Resorts' public filings with the SEC. Forward-looking
statements are based on management's current expectations and
assumptions and not on historical facts. Examples of these
statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding
the future results of BetMGM. Among the important factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those
indicated in such forward-looking statements include effects of
economic conditions and market conditions in the markets in which
MGM Resorts operates and competition with other destination travel
locations throughout the United
States and the world, the design, timing and costs of
expansion projects, risks relating to international operations,
permits, licenses, financings, approvals and other contingencies in
connection with growth in new or existing jurisdictions and
additional risks and uncertainties described in MGM Resorts' Form
10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports (including all amendments to
those reports). In providing forward-looking statements, MGM
Resorts 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 MGM Resorts 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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