Ferrara to co-host weekly sports podcast,
partner in marketing campaigns and participate in fan
events
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a
leading sports betting and iGaming operator, announced today the
signing of actor Jerry Ferrara as a
celebrity brand ambassador and its newest podcast host. The
breakout star and avid sports fan will co-host Unleashed,
BetMGM's weekly sports podcast, participate in future BetMGM fan
events and will be featured in upcoming BetMGM marketing
campaigns.
"As a diehard sports fan, I couldn't be more excited about
legalized sports betting and having the opportunity to partner with
an industry leader like BetMGM," said Ferrara. "It's an honor to be
the first BetMGM ambassador to co-host Unleashed and I'm
excited to share my passion and knowledge with fellow sports
fans."
Ferrara is a three-time Screen Actors Guild Award-nominee who
has appeared in numerous TV shows and films including HBO's
"Entourage," Starz's "Power," "Last Vegas," "Lone Survivor" and
"Think Like a Man." The actor also hosts "Bad 4 Business"
(B4B), a wide-ranging podcast featuring interviews with athletes,
actors and everyday people.
Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue
Officer, BetMGM, said, "Jerry
Ferrara is a talented actor and a passionate sports fan.
Together we'll create fun, unique content for our podcast and other
BetMGM-related opportunities that we believe sports fans will
love."
The BetMGM app is available on both iOS and Android, as well as
accessible via desktop. As BetMGM continues to expand to new areas,
responsible gaming education remains a key
focus. BetMGM is proud to provide resources to help
customers play responsibly. Sports fans can get their weekly dose
of Unleashed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Audible. For
more information on BetMGM, 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's 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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