New markets, free-to-play contests and promotions set stage for largest tournament ever
(MARCH 14, 2022) – BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, prepares for its largest March Matchups ever. Now live in 22 markets across North America, BetMGM is introducing a $10 million free-to-play challenge along with other new ways users can get in on the action throughout the tournament.
“March is the one of the greatest times of the year for sports fans, and it’s a huge moment for us at BetMGM to reach more customers than ever before,” said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt. “Our team created fun and interactive content to enhance the tournament experience for our players online and in-person regardless of whether or not their bracket has busted.”
NEW CONTESTS AND PROMOTIONS
- $10 Million Perfect Bracket Challenge: BetMGM mobile users can win $10 million by predicting the perfect bracket for March Matchups. The free-to-play contest is available in the mobile app to complete their entries. If no one guesses a perfect bracket, the player that accumulates the most points throughout the tournament will be rewarded with the $100,000 guaranteed prize.
- Parlay Boost Token Every Day of March Matchups! All players new-and-old can earn a free Parlay Boost Token every day of the tournament. Boost your best parlay bet of the day, each day, and earn additional winnings on your wager!
- New Customer Promotions: New customers to BetMGM receive a $1,000 risk-free bet for March Matchups.
- Second Chance Promotion (D.C. Only): Visitors at the BetMGM Sportsbook at Nationals Park will have the opportunity to make any loss into a win. Players can place losing ticket slips with their contact information into a drum at the sportsbook for a chance to win a variety of prizes including a free $100 bet, tickets to a concert at MGM National Harbor, VIP seats at a Washington Nationals game, and more.
- Which Team Each State is Rooting for to Win the Championship (via their Bets):
- Arizona:Arizona
- Colorado:Duke
- DC: Duke
- Indiana: Purdue
- Iowa:Iowa
- Illinois: Gonzaga
- Louisiana:Auburn
- Michigan:Michigan State
- Mississippi:Auburn
- New Jersey:Gonzaga
- New York:Duke
- Pennsylvania:Kentucky
- Tennessee:Tennessee
- Virginia: Duke
- West Virginia: Kentucky
- Wyoming: Gonzaga
- Notable Single Futures Bets:
- $15,000 to win $90,000 on Gonzaga +600
- Line Movement:
- Gonzaga opened +600, now +300
- Arizona opened +5000, now +600
- Kentucky opened +1600, now +850
- Highest Ticket%:
- Duke 9.4%
- Gonzaga 8.9%
- Arizona 8.5%
- Highest Handle%:
- Gonzaga 12.9%
- Arizona 10.1%
- Duke 9.8%
- Biggest Liabilities:
- Arizona
- Duke
- Kentucky
BetMGM features a variety of state-of-the-art sportsbooks across country including MD, MS, NV OR, SD, Puerto Rico and DC. Additionally, the mobile app is now available in AZ, CO, IL, IN, IA, LA, MI, MS, NV, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TN, VA, DC, WV and WY.
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. For more information on BetMGM, follow @BetMGM on Twitter.
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