Nationwide online mobile betting platform complements retail sportsbook at MGM Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — BetMGM, a leading sportsbook and iGaming operator, today launched its mobile app in Massachusetts, offering customers access to a variety of online betting options and benefits associated with Connected to the premiere of MGM Resorts are destinations across the country, including MGM Springfield.
“The debut of sportsbook in Massachusetts has brought an incredible amount of excitement and activity to our retail sportsbook at MGM Springfield,” said Adam Greenblatt, CEO of BetMGM. “We’re proud to expand our world-class betting experience nationwide during one of the biggest action months in sport.”
The BetMGM app offers an easy-to-use sports betting platform experience that gives Massachusetts sports fans the ability to customize pre-game, live-in-play, futures and parlay bets. Integration with MGM Rewards allows BetMGM users in Massachusetts to redeem their gameplay for world-class experiences at MGM resorts statewide, including MGM Grand, Bellagio and ARIA in Las Vegas, Borgata in New Jersey, MGM National Harbor in Maryland and Beau Rivage in Mississippi.
The mobile app complements MGM Springfield’s BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge, which opened in January 2023. The room features a 45-foot LED screen and four betting windows, making it easy for guests to access a variety of sports betting options. The resort houses 18 sports betting kiosks conveniently located throughout the gaming area.
Chris Kelley, President of MGM Springfield, said, “Today’s news is an unprecedented opportunity for us to extend the MGM Resorts experience beyond our walls to connect with customers across the state while providing the convenience and technology for improve our guests at the resort. From Boston to Amherst, fans can now be a part of the excitement that only BetMGM and MGM Springfield can deliver with the push of a button.”
Earlier this week, BetMGM was named the Official Sportsbook Partner of the Boston Red Sox. As part of the partnership, the BetMGM logo for the 2023 season will be featured on the Green Monster, Fenway Park’s iconic left-pitch wall.
As BetMGM continues to expand into new jurisdictions, responsible gambling education remains a key focus. BetMGM is proud to provide resources to help customers gamble responsibly, including GameSense, an industry-leading program developed by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation and licensed to MGM Resorts. By integrating with BetMGM’s mobile and desktop platforms, customers can get the same GameSense experience they have come to rely on at MGM Resorts across the country. This complements BetMGM’s existing responsible gaming tools, which are designed to provide customers with a fun and safe digital experience.
In addition, BetMGM and MGM Resorts are both partners to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Have A Game Plan. ® Bet Responsibly.™ public services campaign to educate new and experienced bettors about responsible, legal sports betting. This announcement comes as BetMGM and MGM Resorts join the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to promote Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March.
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About BetMGM
BetMGM is a market-leading sports betting and gaming entertainment company pioneering the online gaming industry. Formed from a partnership between MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Entain Plc (LSE: ENT), BetMGM has exclusive access to all of MGM’s US land-based and online sportsbooks, major poker tournaments and online gaming outlets. Using state-of-the-art technology licensed in the USA, BetMGM offers sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands such as BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino and Party Poker. Founded in 2018, BetMGM is headquartered in New Jersey. Visit http://www.betmgminc.com/ for more information.
About MGM Springfield
Spanning three 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 including the Chandler Steakhouse, Tap Sportsbar and costa. MGM Springfield also features a seven-screen Regal luxury cinema complex, bowling alleys, the Top Golf Swing Suite and a seasonally programmed outdoor space showcasing local arts, 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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