Legendary goalkeeper joins BetMGM to launch
$250,000 bracket challenge ahead
of 2022 International Soccer Matches
JERSEY
CITY, N.J., Nov. 15,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM announced today the
signing of retired U.S. soccer star Tim
Howard as a celebrity brand ambassador. Howard's
addition to the BetMGM team launches a series of free-to-play games
and promotions, among other activations, that the sports betting
leader is planning in conjunction with the upcoming 2022
international soccer events and matches.
"America's excitement for soccer is at a fever pitch and I can't
wait to take it to the next level with BetMGM, offering new ways
for fans to get engaged in the game," said Howard. "BetMGM is at
the forefront of the sports betting industry and I'm proud to be
part of the team ahead of the greatest tournament in all of
sports."
BetMGM's free-to-play games and daily challenges throughout the
2022 tournament include:
- $250,000 Bracket – BetMGM
players will have the opportunity to compete for a $250,000 grand prize by correctly predicting a
perfect bracket. If nobody correctly predicts a perfect bracket,
the free-to-enter competition will reward $50,000 to the user with the most accurate
bracket. Additionally, participants will win $5 in free bets for each group winner correctly
selected.
- Tim Howard's Shootout
Challenge – The daily free-to-play game will give BetMGM
players the opportunity to face off against the iconic American
goalie in a shootout. Participants are guaranteed to win a range of
prizes including $100 in free
bets.
- New Customer Offer – Any sports fan who signs up for a
BetMGM account during the tournament will earn a risk-free bet up
to $1,000. New users who bet
$10 on their first game will be
rewarded $200 in free bets if a goal
is scored.
- Existing Customer Offers – During the tournament, all
current BetMGM customers will have access to a portfolio of
benefits including risk-free, one-game-parlay wagers, daily odds
boosts and tokens, as well as insurance on wagers placed on the
first goal scorer.
Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue
Officer, BetMGM, said, "Tim Howard's
performances on the pitch thrilled a generation of U.S. soccer
fans. With Tim's support, we will bring a similar level of
excitement to our customers through various games and interactive
opportunities."
Howard was a mainstay on the U.S. Men's National Team, holding
the record for most saves by a U.S. goalkeeper in a World Cup game.
Howard won the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup and was voted the CONCACAF
Goalkeeper of the Year in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Following more than
two decades in the English Premier League, Major League Soccer and
international play, Howard cemented his legacy as one of the
sport's all-time greats.
Howard will engage with BetMGM players and MGM Rewards members
through public and private events, both virtual and in-person. He
also will appear in BetMGM social media content and make guest
appearances on nationwide radio and television programs.
BetMGM's promotions for the tournament will be available in
Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
Louisiana, Michigan, New
Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West
Virginia, Wyoming and
Ontario, Canada.
As BetMGM continues to expand into new markets, responsible
gaming education remains a key focus. 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 BetMGM's mobile and desktop platforms, customers
can directly access responsible gaming tools.
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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