Springfield
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno &
Boston hockey legend Ray Bourque place state's first legal wagers at
BetMGM's Sportsbook
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Jan. 31,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a leading sports betting
and iGaming operator, announced today that retail sports betting is
now live in Massachusetts at MGM
Springfield. The state's first wager was placed at the BetMGM
Sportsbook & Lounge by Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, along with Boston hockey legend Ray Bourque.
"The BetMGM Sportsbook at MGM Springfield is a phenomenal sports
betting hub designed for New England's passionate sports fans,"
said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt.
"Today is a monumental step for BetMGM and sets the stage for us to
deliver a best-in-class sports wagering experience across
Massachusetts."
The BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge at MGM Springfield offers a
state-of-the-art gameday experience. The space features a 45-foot
LED viewing wall and four betting windows, making it easy for
guests to access a variety of sports wagering options.
Additionally, the resort houses 18 sports betting kiosks
conveniently located throughout the gaming area.
Integration with MGM Rewards allows BetMGM users to redeem their
gameplay for world-class accommodations at more than 20 MGM Resorts
destinations including MGM Springfield, Borgata in Atlantic City, and Bellagio, ARIA and MGM
Grand in Las Vegas.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stated,
"Yet another first for our city of Springfield (the City of Firsts) and for the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This has been a long time
coming and brings yet another chapter of innovation to enhance the
operations and development at MGM Springfield. As a strong
proponent of MGM Springfield and their marquee Sports Betting
Lounge, which will bring more jobs and economic spin-off effect to
Springfield and the region, I am
honored to join with MGM Springfield President Chris Kelley, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt, MGM Resorts VP Chris Gumiela,
and Bruins Legend and Hall of Famer Ray
Bourque, to make the first sports wager in the state – maybe
I'll pick a winner for the Super Bowl. Thank you to the MGM
Springfield team, our local State delegation, the Massachusetts
Gaming Commission (MGC) and everyone involved for their efforts in
making this historic event possible. I would like to encourage
everyone to come on down and check out this new sports betting
lounge and enjoy some good food and drinks at one of our many fine
dining establishments here in downtown Springfield."
Chris Kelley, President &
COO, Northeast Group, MGM Resorts, said, "We're thrilled to add
this new amenity, strengthening our commitment to being New
England's premier entertainment and gaming destination. We are
incredibly grateful for the tireless work of the State delegation
to bring this historic bill to the finish line, and to the MGC for
crafting the necessary regulations. The BetMGM Sportsbook at MGM
Springfield allows us to create even more one-of-a-kind engagements
for our guests while generating tax revenue and job opportunities
for our community."
State Senator Adam Gomez
(D-Springfield) added, "After all
these years, we finally have sports betting in Massachusetts! I was proud to sponsor
legislation last session that sought to legalize sports wagering in
the Commonwealth. To see that newly passed law in action today in
my very own city is a humbling experience. BetMGM will bolster our
economy locally and statewide. It's a momentous occasion to have
some of the first wagers on sports betting take place in
Springfield today."
State Representative Carlos
Gonzalez asserted, "Today reaffirms our collective support
to pass legislation for sports betting, it will bring more visitors
to Springfield's MGM, create jobs
and generate $20-$30 million in revenue to Massachusetts."
As sports betting continues to expand to new jurisdictions,
BetMGM and MGM Springfield are proud to collaborate with the
Massachusetts Gaming Commission to provide guests with
responsible gaming resources. GameSense is an industry-leading
program, developed and licensed to MGM Resorts by the British
Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), focusing on positive,
transparent, and proactive conversations with players about how to
gamble responsibly. The program comes alive through personal
interactions between guests and highly trained staff of the
Massachusetts Council for Gaming and Health – known as GameSense
Advisors – based at MGM Springfield's GameSense Information Center.
At the information center, guests will also find a GameSense
touchscreen and interactive responsible gaming tools. Additionally,
educational materials and QR codes can be found throughout the
Gaming Establishment, at the MGM Rewards desk, or by visiting
www.gamesensema.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 http://www.betmgminc.com/.
About MGM Springfield
Covering three city blocks in
the heart of downtown Springfield,
Mass., MGM Springfield offers an integrated resort
experience with more than 125,000 square feet of gaming space, a
240-room boutique hotel on Main Street and inspired dining
headlined by The Chandler Steakhouse, Tap Sports Bar and Costa. MGM
Springfield also features a seven-screen Regal luxury cinema
complex, bowling lanes, Top Golf Swing Suite and a seasonally
programmed outdoor plaza displaying local art, events and talent.
In 2020, MGM Springfield received the world's first New
Construction Platinum LEED certification for a gaming resort. For
more information, visit mgmspringfield.com, the MGM
Springfield Newsroom, call (413) 273-5000 or find us
on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
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"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
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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 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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