JERSEY CITY, N.J., March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM today
announced the launch of BetMGM Poker in Michigan, giving customers access to benefits
tied to MGM Grand Detroit and MGM Resorts' casino-resorts
nationwide. Michigan
joins New Jersey as the second
state in the U.S. to introduce BetMGM Poker, the company's primary
online poker offering powered by partypoker US network. This news
follows the January launch of BetMGM's online sports betting and
casino offerings in Michigan.
"The launch of BetMGM Poker in Michigan fully rounds out our premier gaming
portfolio in the state," said Adam
Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer, BetMGM. "BetMGM's
sports betting and casino offerings have been met with incredible
early success in Michigan and
we're thrilled to provide players with another exciting gaming
option."
By downloading the BetMGM Poker mobile app, players in
Michigan can now join poker rooms
with players statewide. BetMGM Poker features an ever-rotating
number of poker variants, signature poker tournaments – like
the popular partypoker US Network Progressive Knockout Bounty
Online Series – and cash-games of all buy-in levels. Its
single account integration with BetMGM's sports betting and casino
mobile app allows players to easily manage their funds with one
wallet.
Ray Stefanelli, Director of
Poker, BetMGM said, "The demand for online poker in Michigan was made clear by players across the
state. BetMGM Poker is proud to offer them a seat at our tables and
we're confident that BetMGM Michigan customers will enjoy an
engaging, reliable and fun poker experience."
As a trusted, recognizable name in online poker, partypoker US
Network brings the BetMGM Poker, Borgata Poker, and partypoker US
brands together to create an unmatched poker network. BetMGM Poker
players in Michigan now have
direct access to the brand's player-first operational mindset and
partnerships – the most recent with LearnWPT, ensuring
continued player education.
To celebrate the arrival of BetMGM Poker in Michigan, new players are eligible for a
$25 bonus and a 100% deposit match
bonus, up to $600. All BetMGM players
in the state will be invited to a $50,000 Freeroll Invitational Tournament
scheduled Sunday, April 4th.
Integration with MGM Resorts' M life Rewards program also gives
BetMGM players in Michigan the
opportunity to redeem their gameplay for world-class experiences at
MGM Resorts properties, including MGM Grand Detroit, as well as MGM
Grand, Bellagio and ARIA in Las
Vegas, Borgata in New
Jersey, MGM National Harbor in Maryland, and Beau Rivage in Mississippi.
The BetMGM Poker app is now available for download in
Michigan on both iOS and
Android and accessible via desktop at
https://poker.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 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/.
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that it will make additional updates with respect to those other
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