JERSEY CITY, N.J., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM announced
today the signing of Jalen Rose as a
celebrity brand ambassador. The Michigan basketball legend and
award-winning analyst will be featured in BetMGM's upcoming
marketing campaigns and participate in a variety of BetMGM fan
events.
"The excitement around sports and the growth of sports betting,
and BetMGM in particular, this year has been special to witness,"
said Rose. "I'm beyond excited to go from a spectator to a player
joining the BetMGM team, continuing to defy industry
expectations."
BetMGM's January launch of mobile sports betting and iGaming set
records in Michigan, where Rose
captivated the nation as part of "The Fab Five," one of college
basketball's most famous teams. Rose enjoyed a 13-year career in
the NBA before becoming a renowned multi-media personality where he
is known throughout the industry as one of the hardest-working
analysts and columnists.
Rose will engage with BetMGM customers and MGM Resorts' M life
Rewards loyalty members, both virtually and in-person. He also will
appear in BetMGM social media content and make guest appearances on
radio and television programs nationwide.
Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue
Officer, BetMGM, said, "Jalen Rose
is an All-Star addition to the BetMGM team. The impact he has had
on the game of basketball is surpassed only by the exceptional
analysis he provides fans daily. We anticipate a great relationship
and look forward to the initiatives we'll pursue
together."
As BetMGM continues to expand into new states, 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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