BetMGM is one of the most popular and well-known online gaming and sportsbook brands. The company, operated by MGM Resorts and GVC Holdings, is now active in five states, with plans to add more in 2021.

The name is timeless and the brand second to none. With more than 30 years of experience in hospitality and entertainment, MGM Resorts International—which owns some of the most iconic casino resorts on the Las Vegas Strip—has set a predictably high bar with its online casino and mobile sportsbook, operating under the BetMGM brand.

Headquartered in Nevada and also licensed in New Jersey, West Virginia, Indiana and Colorado, BetMGM is an all-in-one, full-service gaming site with real-money casino games and poker along with sports betting. BetMGM expects to go live in Pennsylvania before the new year, with more states in the queue for 2021.

The platform launched in 2018 as a joint venture of MGM Resorts International and GVC Holdings, a major online betting operator and established player in Europe’s mature iGaming market.

BetMGM features a streamlined interface and a user-friendly experience on an exceptional software platform. The app is available on iOS, Android and desktop devices, and features an intuitive layout that makes navigation a cinch. That doesn’t detract from the sophistication of the site, which should get high marks from beginning, recreational and hardcore players alike.

Sportsbook

BetMGM was one of the first online sportsbooks in New Jersey, operating via a license agreement with the market-leading Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City. The site launched in August 2018, just a few months after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), effectively opening the door to legal sports bets across the country.

On the sports betting side, BetMGM covers major U.S. and international leagues plus college ball, NASCAR and Formula 1, tennis and golf majors, boxing, MMA/UFC and more. In addition to the NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball and other popular pro sports, you’ll also find Aussie Rules football, cricket, table tennis, cycling, darts, rugby, pool, volleyball, auto racing, snooker, handball, the Olympics and more, now including esports.

BetMGM accepts standard wagers like point spreads and money lines, over/under point totals, futures, parlays, teasers, boosted bets and prop bets. Any time of the day or night, you’ll find numerous in-play events for a wide range of sports, but the in-play interface shows only the current score, not more nuanced information teased out of live data. That’s clearly a deficit that should change as the site evolves and the industry becomes more competitive.

In October 2020, BetMGM and Betgenius deployed their Parlay Builder tool, which makes it easier for bettors to build same-game parlays including team and player props, point spreads, game outcomes and more. Powered by Betgenius’ BetBuilder service, Parlay Builder offers unmatched bet selections across the NFL, NBA and all major soccer leagues, with MLB and NHL to be added shortly. The tool is integrated into the BetMGM mobile app and website and offers suggestions for various types of wagers.

Roar like a lion with BetMGM’s risk-free first bet of up to $500! It’s easy as 1, 2, 3: Register an account and make your first deposit. Get the BetMGM Sports NJ app on iOS or Android. Place your first bet. If your bet loses, you’ll get up to $500 in free bets.

Casino

BetMGM also features a full-service online casino with hundreds of slot games from leading manufacturers (names like NetEnt, SG Interactive and IGT). In a plus for the slot-lover, new games are added each and every month.

A recent glance at the casino lobby included trending slots like Lock It Link Nightlife, Triple X Threat, Dancing Drums, Raging Rhino, Amazon Gold, Gorilla Go Wild, Slingo Extreme, and Monopoly; the month’s featured games included Seasons’ 7s, Elephant King, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, Cleopatra, Red Hot Tamales, and DaVinci Diamonds. You’ll also see a dozen progressive jackpot slots, 10 variety games, eight table games, four kinds of live-dealer games, and even a handful of virtual sports betting games. BetMGM emphasizes slots and the relative paucity of tables may disappoint that segment of player. However, you’ll find a fairly decent lineup that includes Blackjack, European Roulette, American Roulette, Craps, Multi-Hand Blackjack, Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker, Vegas Downtown Blackjack Multi Player, and Megaball Action, a keno-style card game.

Video poker formats include Bonus Poker, Double Bonus Poker, Double Double Bonus Poker, Triple Play Draw Poker Multi Hand, Jacks or Better, Five Play Draw Poker Multi Hand, Regal Poker Deluxe, Double Regal Poker, Double Double Regal Poker, and Jester Poker.

Live-dealer games are available for Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat and Casino Hold’em. You can jump into a live-dealer game—which, as the name suggests, is hosted by a real remote dealer at a real remote table—Mondays through Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 3 a.m. ET, and Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 3 a.m. ET.

Virtual sports betting is a real plus on this site. GVC Holdings and Inspired Entertainment have come up with virtual games that look and act almost like real sporting events. Give it a try; these simulated matches have greatly improved graphics, are super-fun, and include auto racing, greyhound racing, horse racing motorcycle racing and soccer.

You might expect BetMGM poker to be top of the line, and you’d be right. Coming from GVC Holdings, which operates the global Party Poker website, the poker platform draws fairly healthy participation, stoked by regular tournaments and prize pool events.

You’re Welcome

BetMGM Casino offers a generous welcome for new customers, starting with a $25 bonus on the house and a 100% deposit match up to $1,000. BetMGM doesn’t stint on its promotions lineup; in addition to the welcome package, the site offers recurring, seasonal and new promotions including Wifi Wednesdays to keep you coming back for more.

Don’t overlook the website’s blog section, which serves up current, timely insights on sports betting and casino gaming.

In sum, you can rely on BetMGM’s top-flight sports betting product and its interactive and comprehensive online casino experience.