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BetMGM to Make Basketball History This March
Destination sportsbook at State Farm Stadium and record-breaking wagers set the stage for biggest tournament in company history.
BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, is set to make history this March forecasting a record-setting handle and featuring a destination sportsbook at State Farm Stadium. To celebrate the greatest tournament of the year, BetMGM is giving customers a stake in an underdog with a free-to-play $100,000 Sleeper Sixteen Contest available through the mobile app.
“March is here and we’re preparing for the landmark tournament,” said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt. “BetMGM will be front-and-center of the action elevating the experience for our fans with unique contests and world-class destinations across the country to catch the games.”
- Making History: This year’s tournament will have its place in the record books. Arizona is home to the BetMGM Sportsbook at State Farm Stadium is a 17,000-square-foot entertainment destination with state-of-the-art sportsbook amenities including giant video walls, dozens of wagering kiosks and a world-class bar and grill. Additionally, BetMGM projects 2024 to be the most bet on tournament in company history having recently expanded to North Carolina marking its 29th market in North America.
- BetMGM’s $100,000 Sleeper Sixteen Contest: Now that the bracket is set, all BetMGM players can play a free Sleeper Sixteen game on the mobile app. Players will spin a wheel to be assigned a team in the tournament that is a 10 through a 16 seed. If their team is one of the final 16 teams left in the tournament, the player will split $100,000 in bonus bets, divvied up among other users with that team. Contest not available in New York, Nevada or Puerto Rico.
- March Matchups 64% Boost Pack: Starting Wednesday, March 20, all BetMGM customers will receive a Boost Pack, containing three unique tokens to boost their favorite bets in the Round of 64. IThe boost pack will include an odds boost token, a parlay boost token, and a “live” token that can be used on any in-play wager. Promotion not available in Nevada or Puerto Rico.
- Inside the Lines: The following intel from the BetMGM trading team highlights the most notable early action across the country.
- Fan Favorite to Win: Kentucky, North Carolina and UConn are the most bet teams in the tournament to win it all. Michael Ranftle, Senior Trader at BetMGM, said, “Kentucky is our biggest liability to win the NCAA Tournament. However, with the recent launch of legal sports betting in North Carolina, the Tar Heels are becoming a big loser for the sportsbook with their hometown fans believing in them. Both blue bloods getting knocked out of the bracket early would be great for BetMGM.”
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- Most Popular Underdogs to Win Opening Round:
- Samford +260
- NC State +180
- McNeese State +230
- Duquesne +400
- Most Popular Underdogs to Win Opening Round:
As BetMGM continues to expand into new markets, responsible gaming remains a key focus. Additionally, 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 integration within BetMGM’s mobile and desktop platforms, customers can receive the same GameSense experience they have grown to count on at MGM Resorts properties nationwide. This complements BetMGM’s already existing responsible gambling tools which serve to provide customers with an entertaining and safe digital experience.
The BetMGM app is available for download on both iOS and Android and is accessible via desktop at betmgm.com.
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Betsson Group
Betsson Group Wins Top Safer Gambling Recognition at IGA 2026
This marks the sixth consecutive year that Betsson Group has received the Safer Gambling Award at the International Gaming Awards. The recognition highlights the Group’s consistent efforts in this area, which are further strengthened through internationally recognised certifications and accreditations that externally validate its commitment to safer gambling.
Responsible gaming at Betsson Group begins internally, with mandatory training for all employees during induction, annual refresher courses for staff and contractors, and specialised training for customer-facing teams to support and protect at-risk players.
Hosted on the eve of ICE Barcelona 2026, the International Gaming Awards brought together iGaming industry leaders from across the globe. The event celebrated excellence across multiple categories, including online operators, land-based casinos, suppliers, and providers, making it a standout evening for the industry.
Betsson Group extends its heartfelt gratitude to its employees and partners who have played a pivotal role in this achievement.
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Agrupación de Plataformas de Apuesta en Línea
BGC Enters Cooperation Agreement with Chile’s Online Operators’ Group
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has signed a Cooperation Agreement with Chile’s Agrupación de Plataformas de Apuesta en Línea (aPAL), as part of ongoing efforts to support the development of a sustainable and well-regulated online gambling market in Chile.
The agreement brings together the BGC, which represents around 90% of the UK’s regulated betting and gaming industry, and aPAL, a group of international online betting operators that have been working since 2022, to support the introduction of modern gambling regulation in Chile.
While online gambling is currently not prohibited but also unregulated, Chile already has a land-based casino sector, horseracing and a lottery duopoly, and a draft bill to regulate online operators has been under discussion for several years. Following recent elections, a new Chilean Government is now in a position to advance with the legislation, potentially introducing a licensing regime as early as 2027.
Under the Cooperation Agreement, the two organisations will work together to share international experience and evidence, strengthen the knowledge base around gambling regulation, and engage constructively with policymakers and stakeholders on the development of a sustainable licensing framework in Chile.
Carlos Baeza, Chilean lawyer and representative of aPAL, said: “Chile has a real opportunity to introduce a modern, robust regulatory framework for online gambling that protects consumers, tackles illegal activity and delivers meaningful public benefits. At present, online gambling operates entirely outside any regulatory oversight, leaving players without safeguards and the state without visibility or control.
“By working with the BGC, we can draw on international best practice and ensure policymakers have access to high-quality evidence and experience from well-regulated markets.”
Grainne Hurst, Chief Executive of the Betting and Gaming Council, added: “The BGC is pleased to be working with aPAL at a pivotal moment for gambling reform in Chile. Well-designed regulation is essential to protect players, raise standards and drive out the harmful black market.
“The UK’s regulated market shows how robust licensing, high standards and effective oversight can support safer gambling while allowing a well-regulated industry to thrive. This agreement reflects our commitment to sharing that experience and supporting evidence-based policymaking internationally.”
The Cooperation Agreement will initially run for one year and forms part of the BGC International Committee’s ongoing programme of engagement with global partners.
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Big Game
Big Game parties at the Plaza Hotel & Casino are football fans’ dream Outdoor tailgate added to football festivities
Sure to please any football fan, the Plaza Hotel & Casino will host two Big Game viewing parties to watch Super Bowl LX as well as an outdoor tailgate party before the game starts on Sunday, Feb. 8.
Held annually inside the Sierra Ballroom within the expansive convention space on the third floor, the Plaza’s Big Game viewing party includes a stadium food buffet and buckets of beer. There will be a cash bar for all other cocktails. The game will be broadcast on giant high-definition (HD) screens located at every angle in the room. Football fans will also have convenient access to make and cash out sports bets with William Hill’s satellite betting stations. Doors open at 2 p.m. Tickets for the Big Game Viewing Party in the Sierra Ballroom are $153 (plus taxes and fees) per person.
Guests can elevate their Big Game experience by attending the Plaza’s VIP Viewing Party held inside its more intimate showroom on the casino floor. Guests enjoy an open bar through the end of the game and an upscale food buffet that is replenished with new selections throughout the game. VIP party buffet food will feature reimagined tailgate dishes like chicken wings, chicken & waffles, stuffed portobello mushrooms, truffled mashed potatoes, Nashville hot sliders, Buffalo chicken mac n’ cheese, firecracker shrimp, parmesan garlic truffle waffle fries, and a gourmet hot dog station. Tickets for the VIP Showroom Party are available at $331 per person (plus taxes and fees).
This year, the Plaza will also offer a free football themed tailgate party from noon to 2 p.m. at and around Carousel Bar under the dome on Main Street. The tailgate party is free to attend and will offer games, special drinks, themed photo ops, and music.
The William Hill Sportsbook on the Plaza’s casino floor offers yet another great viewing option for football fans. With 20 TV screens and a giant seamless HD video wall, fans won’t miss a moment of action as they relax in the sports book’s inviting lounge-like atmosphere steps away from a fully stocked bar. William Hill will have more than 1,000 ways to bet on the Big Game via various prop bets (complete details are available in the William Hill Sportsbook at the Plaza).
Guests can save up to 20% off room rates and receive a $50 food & beverage credit when booking online at the Plaza for Big Game 2026. Rooms must be booked by Feb. 2 for a two-night minimum stay between Feb. 2 and Feb. 12.
All parties are open to guests 21 years or older. Viewing party tickets and more information about festivities for the Big Game at the Plaza Hotel & Casino can be found at https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/entertainment/the-big-game-viewing-party/.
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