BetMGM has announced that it has agreed a deal to become an Official Sports Betting Partner of MLB franchise the Cincinnati Reds.
The news comes ahead of the official launch of legal sports betting in Ohio which is currently set for January 1st 2023.
Speaking of the deal, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt, said:
“Today’s announcement marks the beginning of our plans to create the most entertaining and dynamic sports betting experiences in Ohio. Through our relationships with the Reds and MGM Northfield Park, we look forward to bringing unique BetMGM content to Ohio’s passionate sports fans.”
The multi-year agreement will see BetMGM open a retail sportsbook at Great American Ball Park in the space where the Machine Room restaurant is currently located.
This will be BetMGM’s second retail sportsbook at a Major League Baseball stadium. The company already has a BetMGM Sportsbook at Nationals Park in Washington D.C. which opened in January 2022.
As part of the deal, BetMGM signage will feature throughout the stadium, including a permanent outfield wall sign, messaging behind home plate, and a branded foul line during select games. There will also be a BetMGM suite and club seats at the stadium for VIP fan experiences.
Doug Healy, Cincinnati Reds Chief Financial Officer added:
“With sports gaming coming to Ohio, the Reds sought to bring the highest quality operator to our ballpark for those fans who choose to participate in sports gaming. BetMGM is renowned for their expertise in entertainment and sports gaming, and we believe their brand best fits our high customer standards and will also help draw visitors to our city.”
Fans will also have access to the BetMGM sports betting app which can be used in the stadium or anywhere within state lines.
Based in London, Natasha is a former sports journalist with experience working for some of the biggest athletes & brands in the world of sports and iGaming.