Overall Grade: A-
BetMGM is a relatively new online sports betting venture which offers residents of different American
states various wagering options. You don’t have to reside in a specific state where the BetMGM site
and app is available but you have to be in the state when making a bet. In addition, BetMGM
sportsbooks can be found at MGM casinos and resorts in several cities across the nation including Las
Vegas and phone bets can also be made.
Ease of Use: A
The BetMGM home page offers wagering options for several US states which are currently; Arizona,
Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio,
Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wyoming. There’s also an
option for all other states which will soon be added. Each state may have different wagering options
and events due to current American online betting laws which vary from location to location. For
example, some states allow mobile betting but not retail wagering or vice versa while some areas allow
both.
The website itself is quite clean and uncluttered, making it easy to navigate. All of the sports and other
betting options are listed on the left hand side of the home page. Along the top of the page you’ll find
the most popular sports as well as links to ant casino and poker games as well as promotions, live in-
game betting and your betting archive. The customer service FAQ, favorites, search and log-in areas
can also be found in the top menu at the right hand corner of the page.
There’s a live streaming service available for specific sporting events as well as a sports betting guide
and blog area which provides customers with previews, podcasts, analysis, interviews and news etc.
However, live customer service is hard to find if you’re visiting the site as a guest and aren’t logged in
with an account but an email address is provided if you’d like to contact them. The odds are provided in
decimal format and I can’t see any other options. Also, the site is in English only as far as I can see but
there are several banking options.
Wagers can also be made via an assortment of mobile devices as well as over the phone which means
you can make bets from anywhere in the world where an internet or phone signal is available. All of the
betting options are listed along the left hand side of the home page and just need to be clicked to see the upcoming events and their odds.
Reputation: A
The origin of the BetMGM online betting website began in 2018 with MGM Resorts International
joining up with Entain Holdings to bring it to life. BetMGM is the sports wagering division of MGM in
the company’s casinos and online. Other partners include Borgata Online in New Jersey as well as
Party Poker and Party Casino. The company is also the exclusive betting partner of Yahoo Sports and is
headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Sign up Process: A
The sign-up process to create a BetMGM account is quite simple and pain-free. For example, if you’re
looking to register for the state of New Jersey you just need to enter your email address and then create
a password. If you’re having problems you will be offered help via the site’s online chat feature. You
can also register on the site with other choices which are PayPal and Yahoo Sports. After entering your
email address and password you’ll be asked for your name date of birth and the last four digits of your
social security number. At the next stage you’re required to provide the first line of your address as well
as a phone number. You can also enter a bonus code if you have one and need to confirm that you’re at
least 21 years old and have read the site’s terms of service. Be aware that the registration information
and age requirements may vary from state to state.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Clean and easy-to-navigate website
- Live in-play wagering
- Live video streaming
- Quick, safe and secure payouts
- FAQ page
- Financially secure
- Mobile app
Cons
- Available in America only
- Mostly mainstream sports only
- Decimal odds
- English language only
Overall Observation
BetMGM is relatively new in America and it’s a welcome addition to the sports betting industry thanks
to the easy-to-use website and wagering options available. As mentioned above, the betting options
vary from state to state as each one has its own laws. For example, Florida offers horse racing only.
Banking is easy as deposits can be made electronically directly from your bank account or credit card.
You can also use safe and secure services such as PayPal.
The site offers mostly just mainstream sports which are popular in America and you won’t currently
find many options on sports such as cricket and water polo etc in most states. BetMGM sticks to sports
only in most states as you won’t find poker and casino games on offer in all areas of the country.
However, there is a sports betting guide as well as several types of promotions available.
This is a good start for Americans who are interested in online sports wagering as there’s a mobile app
as well as live in-play betting and streaming features. In addition, the site will be expanding once more
states begin to legalize and offer sports betting.