Partnership features Fenway Park promotions, unique VIP experiences and co-branded content
BOSTON (March 7, 2023) โ BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, announced today it is now an Official Sports Betting Partner of the Boston Red Sox. This marks BetMGMโs first relationship with a Massachusetts sports team and the first sports betting partnership for the Red Sox. The announcement comes ahead of the stateโs impending mobile sports betting launch.
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Matt Prevost - Chief Revenue Officer, BetMGM
As part of the partnership, BetMGM signage will be featured at Fenway Park including on the iconic Green Monster, the ballparkโs left field wall. BetMGM will have a suite at the stadium and curate VIP fan experiences including access to batting practice with premium seats, alumni appearances, and ceremonial first pitches. Co-branded content will be integrated across both the Red Soxโs and BetMGMโs digital and social platforms.
Troup Parkinson - Executive Vice President, Partnerships, Boston Red Sox
Todayโs announcement is the latest example of the close relationship between the Red Sox and MGM Resorts, which includes a multi-year partnership in which MGM Resorts is the Official Resort Casino of the Boston Red Sox. The company was also selected by Fenway Sports Group as the naming rights partner of The MGM Music Hall at Fenway, which opened in September 2022.
Chris Kelley - President & COO, Northeast Group, MGM Resorts
Responsible gaming education remains a key focus for BetMGM as it continues to expand into new markets. BetMGM is proud to provide resources to help customers play responsibly including GameSense, an industry leading program, developed and licensed to MGM Resorts by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation.
Through the GameSense integration within BetMGMโs mobile and desktop platforms, customers can directly access responsible gaming tools. Also, BetMGM and MGM Resorts are both partners with the American Gaming Associationโs (AGA) Have A Game Plan. ยฎ Bet Responsibly.โข public service campaign to educate new and seasoned bettors on responsible, legal sports wagering. This announcement comes as BetMGM and MGM Resorts join the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) in promoting Problem Gambling Awareness Month throughout March.
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