NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., Dec. 9, 2021
/PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International and BetMGM
announced today that legalized sports betting is now low live at
MGM National Harbor in Maryland.
The state's first bet was placed by Gov. Larry Hogan at the BetMGM Sportsbook &
Lounge. Hogan placed a futures wager on the Washington Football
Team to face the Baltimore Ravens in the 2022 Big Game.
"Today marks the culmination of more than a year of effort to
get sports betting up and running here in the State of Maryland," said Gov. Hogan. "In
addition to allowing Marylanders to bet on football, basketball,
and more, sports betting will also help to keep more dollars
in-state and will provide another critical revenue source for
public education without raising taxes on families and small
businesses."
The BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge is one of several sports
wagering locations debuting at MGM National Harbor and offers
guests a state-of-the-art gameday experience featuring wraparound
jumbotron video walls, multiple sports betting kiosks and mobile
food and beverages operations.
Chris Gumiela, Vice President of
BetMGM Marketing for MGM Resorts International, said, "As we
celebrate MGM National Harbor's fifth anniversary, the addition of
sports betting further strengthens our reputation as the DMV's
premier entertainment destination. We're proud to provide our
guests a one-of-a kind experience, while bringing more jobs and
revenue to the state."
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt said,
"The BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge at MGM National Harbor is a key
component to making the Capital Region one of the country's premier
sports betting hubs. In partnership with the MGM National Harbor
team, we've designed a world-class destination for sports
fans."
BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge Facts:
- Size: 8,000 square feet
- Visuals: 110-foot long wraparound screen, 360-degree halo
screen
- Seating: Stadium-style, lounge, and VIP banquettes
- Capacity: 350
- Betting Windows: Seven (7)
- Betting Kiosks: 15
- Mobile food and beverage ordering
- DJ booth and radio broadcast facilities
The BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge is one of three staffed
sports betting locations at MGM National Harbor which includes TAP
Sports Bar (four kiosks; four betting windows) and the casino's
second level (7 kiosks; five betting windows). Additionally, the
main casino floor houses nine betting kiosks conveniently located
near FELT Bar & Lounge, Blossom Cocktail Lounge and the High
Limit table games.
For high-res renderings and b-roll of the BetMGM
Sportsbook & Lounge, click here.
Responsible Gaming:
BetMGM and MGM National Harbor are
proud to provide resources to help customers play responsibly.
GameSense is an industry-leading program, developed and licensed to
MGM Resorts by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC),
focusing on positive, transparent and proactive conversations with
players about how to gamble responsibly. The program comes alive
through personal interactions between guests and trained staff
based at each property's M life Rewards desk. In addition to
speaking to trained employees – known as GameSense Advisors –
guests also utilize interactive GameSense touchscreens and
educational materials and other resources found at the M life
Rewards Desk. Players can also
visit www.mgmresorts.com/gamesense.
The BetMGM mobile app is currently available for download in
Virginia and Washington, D.C. on both iOS and Android, and
accessible via desktop at www.betmgm.com. For more information,
follow @BetMGM on Twitter.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment
company with national and international locations featuring
best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and
conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment
experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and
retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences
through its suite of Las
Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses
32 unique hotel and gaming destinations globally, including some of
the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. The Company's
50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S. sports betting and online
gaming through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and
partypoker. The Company is currently pursuing targeted expansion in
Asia through the integrated resort
opportunity in Japan. Through its
"Focused on What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the
Planet" philosophy, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more
sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in
the lives of its employees, guests, and in the communities where it
operates. The global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their
company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's
Most Admired Companies®. For more information, please visit us at
www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on
Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.
About MGM National Harbor
Located in an unrivaled
setting, MGM National Harbor offers stunning panoramic views of the
eastern shore of the Potomac River in Maryland. The $1.4
billion LEED® Gold Certified resort sits a short distance
from Washington, D.C. to the north
and historic sites, including George
Washington's Mount Vernon
estate across the river in Virginia. The 24-story, 308-room resort
features premier amenities and experiences for locals as well as
visitors from around the world including a dynamic two-level casino
with over 160,000 square feet of space that includes slots, table
games and poker; a world-class spa and salon; an entertainment
theater with flexible seating for up to 3,000; high- end branded
retail; 50,000 square feet of meeting space; and restaurants from
renowned local, national and international chefs. MGM National
Harbor is owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more
information, visit mgmnationalharbor.com or follow on Facebook and
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 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.betmgm.com/.
Statements in this release that are not historical facts are
"forward-looking" statements and "safe harbor statements" within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
that involve risks and/or uncertainties, including those described
in MGM Resorts' public filings with the SEC. Forward-looking
statements are based on management's current expectations and
assumptions and not on historical facts. Examples of these
statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding
the future results of BetMGM. Among the important factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those
indicated in such forward-looking statements include effects of
economic conditions and market conditions in the markets in which
MGM Resorts operates and competition with other destination travel
locations throughout the United
States and the world, the design, timing and costs of
expansion projects, risks relating to international operations,
permits, licenses, financings, approvals and other contingencies in
connection with growth in new or existing jurisdictions and
additional risks and uncertainties described in MGM Resorts' Form
10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports (including all amendments to
those reports). In providing forward-looking statements, MGM
Resorts is not undertaking any duty or obligation to update these
statements publicly as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise, except as required by law. If MGM Resorts updates one
or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn
that it will make additional updates with respect to those other
forward-looking statements.
Media Contacts
Elisa
Richardson
BetMGM
press@betmgm.com
Kristin Gregory
MGM National Harbor
kgregory@mgmnationalharbor.com
Robert Flicker
Kirvin Doak Communications
mgmnh@kirvindoak.com
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