BetMGM Signs Former U.S. Soccer Player Tim Howard as Ambassador

BetMGM Signing Tim Howard Leads to New Games

With this signing, BetMGM has also launched a series of ready-to-play games and promotions to go along with the “upcoming 2022 international soccer events and matches.” 

“America’s excitement for soccer is at a fever pitch, and I can’t wait to take it to the next level with BetMGM, offering new ways for fans to get engaged in the game,” Howard said in a press release. “BetMGM is at the forefront of the sports betting industry, and I’m proud to be part of the team ahead of the greatest tournament in all of the sports.”

These ready-to-play games include the following, per BetMGM:
 

• $250,000 Bracket – BetMGM players will have the opportunity to compete for a $250,000 grand prize by correctly predicting a perfect bracket. If nobody correctly predicts a perfect bracket, the access-to-enter competition will reward $50,000 to the user with the most accurate bracket. Additionally, participants will win $5 in bonus bets for each group winner correctly selected.
• Tim Howard’s Shootout Challenge – The daily ready-to-play game will give BetMGM players the opportunity to face off against the iconic American goalie in a shootout. Participants are guaranteed to win a range of prizes including $100 in bonus bets.
• New Customer Offer – Any sports fan who signs up for a BetMGM account during the tournament will earn a bonus bet of up to $1,000. New users who bet $10 on their first game will be rewarded $200 in bonus bets if a goal is scored.
• Existing Customer Offers – During the tournament, all current BetMGM customers will have access to a portfolio of benefits including, one-game-parlay wagers, daily odds boosts, and tokens, as well as insurance on wagers placed on the first goal scorer.

“Tim Howard’s performances on the pitch thrilled a generation of U.S. soccer fans. With Tim’s support, we will bring a similar level of excitement to our customers through various games and interactive opportunities,” Matt Prevost, BetMGM’s Chief Revenue Officer, said in the release. 

Howard was The Face of U.S. Soccer

Howard and the U.S. Men’s National Team are almost synonymous. Howard played 23 years in his career for five clubs across three leagues. He played in 589 matches and had a 74.4% career save percentage. 

Howard won the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup and was voted the CONCACAF Goalkeeper of the Year in 2013, 2014, and 2015.

This deal will also allow Howard to participate in MGM Rewards members' private in-person and virtual events and make appearances in social media marketing material. 

The BetMGM promotions mentioned above will be available in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming, Ontario, Canada, and continuing to expand with legalization in further states such as Maryland and Ohio. BetMGM Ohio sportsbook will be the next to launch in early January 2023. 

BetMGM continues putting responsible gaming at the forefront, including using GameSense, “an industry-leading program developed and licensed to MGM Resorts by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation.”