

BetMGM
NFL’S WEEK 17 PRODUCES UNIQUE CHALLENGES FOR BETTORS
Six games feature at least one team playing for playoff positioning, leaving the remaining schedule to the unknown, according to TheLines
(LAS VEGAS) — The final week of the NFL season is unlike any other, according to analysts from TheLines, which tracks odds in the U.S. regulated sports betting market. Most teams’ playoff fortunes are already decided, making it difficult to gauge motivation for certain teams. And the best teams often rest their top players in preparation for more important games ahead.
For those games with playoff ramifications, Week 17 offers high drama. And those games typically offer more dependable odds. Games between the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams, and the matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants all feature at least one team playing for the playoffs. Four of those games offer a spread of a touchdown or less, according to a consensus of the nation’s largest legal online sportsbooks — including DraftKings, FanDuel, PointsBet, PlaySugarHouse, BetMGM, Unibet, and William Hill.
The two outliers include games against the hapless Jaguars and injury-riddled Bengals, who enter their games as 13.5-point and 11.5-point underdogs, respectively. Such games, with one team making a playoff push and the other playing out the string, can produce the unpredictable, particularly against the spread.
“The first and last week of the NFL season are typically the two most difficult to handicap,” said Brett Collson, lead analyst for TheLines.com. “The final week in particular brings a level of uncertainty not seen in any other week, and why odds on games with playoff implications tend to be more dependable. It’s uniquely challenging — and fun — for oddsmakers and bettors, alike.”
The consensus point spreads for Week 17 and remaining Week 16 games, as of Monday, Dec. 28:
- Buffalo Bills (-7) at New England Patriots; over/under 46.5
- Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-6); over/under 50
- Minnesota Vikings (-6.5) at Detroit Lions; over/under N/A
- Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills (-3.5); over/under 40
- Baltimore Ravens (-11.5) at Cincinnati Bengals; over/under 44.5
- Dallas Cowboys (-2.5) at New York Giants; over/under 45.5
- Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts (-13.5); over/under 49.5
- New Orleans Saints (-5.5) at Carolina Panthers; over/under 51
- New York Jets at New England Patriots (-5.5); over/under 43
- Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns (-6.5); over/under N/A
- Tennessee Titans (-7.5) at Houston Texans; over/under 56
- Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos (-1); over/under 50.5
- Green Bay Packers (-4) at Chicago Bears; over/under 50
- Seattle Seahawks (-4.5) at San Francisco 49ers; over/under 47.5
- Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams (-4); over/under N/A
- Washington Football Team at Philadelphia Eagles (-1.5); over/under 42
To access the updated futures lines for every NFL team, and for more analysis, visit TheLines.com/odds/super-bowl. To access Week 17 odds, visit www.thelines.com/nfl-week-17-lines-2020.
BetMGM
BetMGM Poker Championship Returns to ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas June 30 – July 4

BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, announced the BetMGM Poker Championship returns to ARIA in Las Vegas Monday, June 30 to Friday, July 4, highlighting the ARIA Poker Classic Summer Series. The no-limit hold ‘em tournament has a $3,500 buy-in and offers participants a $3 million guaranteed prize pool. For the fourth consecutive year, the BetMGM Poker Championship will begin in ARIA’s Poker Room and conclude with a live-streamed Final Table at the PokerGO Studio. The ARIA Poker Classic runs May 29 through July 13 with the full schedule available at ARIA Poker on X.
“BetMGM’s relationship with MGM Resorts is our differentiator and the BetMGM Poker Championship presents a unique opportunity to connect our online players with one of the premier properties and events that Las Vegas has to offer. We are preparing to use our brand ambassadors – Darren Elias and Abby Merk – as well as our media partners, to engage with the poker community in new ways throughout the summer,” said Angus Nisbet, VP of Gaming at BetMGM.
Online qualifiers for the BetMGM Poker Championship run at 9:15 p.m. EST every Thursday and Sunday through Sunday, June 22. More than 100 players from BetMGM Poker markets including New Jersey, Michan, Pennsylvania, and Ontario (Canada) will win BetMGM Poker Championship packages that include a $3,500 Championship entry, a five-night stay at ARIA, travel credit, and a BetMGM swag bag. A full online qualifier schedule is available at BetMGMPoker.com.
Ryan Kirk, ARIA’s Director of Poker Operations, said: “ARIA has long been recognized as the epicenter of poker in Las Vegas and we’re proud, once again, to host the BetMGM Poker Championship during our ARIA Poker Classic. This event continues to raise the bar, bringing together the prestige of our world-class poker room with BetMGM’s innovative online platform. We look forward to welcoming players from across North America to experience the energy, excitement and hospitality that ARIA delivers.”
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BetMGM Returns as Entitlement Sponsor of NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 24
BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator, announced its return for the second year as the entitlement sponsor of the BetMGM 300 race (part of NASCAR’S Xfinity Series) at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 24.
The sports betting operator is also the title sponsor of the BetMGM Speed Street, the epicenter of entertainment, food and interactive experiences for fans in town for NASCAR’s tripleheader weekend, May 23-25. Headlining the fan festival will be GRAMMY-nominated, global phenom Smash Mouth bringing their signature sound and chart-topping hits to the BetMGM Speed Street Stage on Saturday, May 24.
“A little over a year after launching sports betting in North Carolina, BetMGM is pleased to be at the heart of the excitement for the BetMGM 300 and BetMGM Speed Street. As NASCAR betting continues to grow, this weekend presents a wonderful opportunity to connect with passionate motorsport and music fans in the Tar Heel State,” Casey Hurbis, Chief Marketing Officer at BetMGM, said.
BetMGM will be integrated throughout the BetMGM 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series showdown, from the honorary starter to pace cars and signage on billboard turns, to barrier decals and pit signs. The winner of the race will be awarded a full-size, custom BetMGM slot machine along with the BetMGM 300 trophy. Fans will be able to take photos with the trophy, slot machine and Richard Childress Racing’s No. 8 BetMGM Chevrolet driven by Kyle Busch at a new victory lane experience located within the BetMGM Speed Street.
Charlotte Motor Speedway President and General Manager Greg Walter said: “The stakes are going to be high when the Xfinity Series returns for the BetMGM300 this Memorial Day Weekend, but one sure bet is that the fans will ultimately be the big winners. With a weekend full of great music, driver appearances and interactive displays in BetMGM Speed Street and high-octane action on the track, this will be the can’t-miss event to kick off summer.”
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AJ Mazza
Jamie Foxx Spotlights BetMGM Casino in New Commercial

BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, is premiering its first online casino commercial featuring company brand ambassador Jamie Foxx. The 30-second spot entitled “Vegas Lights” showcases the relationship between the award-winning online casino and MGM Resorts International, with Foxx using the BetMGM mobile app to illuminate iconic Las Vegas experiences with each successive tap.
“BetMGM has been a phenomenal company to work with the past few years and creating this new commercial for their online casino was no exception. I love the way the spot turned out,” said Foxx.
“Vegas Lights” follows Foxx as he travels to several of MGM Resorts’ Las Vegas destinations including Bellagio, ARIA Resort & Casino and MGM Grand. The commercial emphasizes the connection between playing online and earning in-person rewards, such as show tickets and resort accommodations. Created by BetMGM’s award-winning agency of record, Highdive, the spot was directed by the award-winning duo, The Malloys, with Superprime, and shot with renowned cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth.
Casey Hurbis, Chief Marketing Officer, BetMGM, said: “Jamie Foxx is an extraordinary talent and a pivotal part of the way we showcase the best of BetMGM. This spot brilliantly captures BetMGM’s major differentiator of blending online and in-person casino experiences.”
Mark Gross, Highdive Co-Founder and Co-CCO, said: “No one lights up Vegas like BetMGM and Jamie Foxx. Our new ‘Vegas Lights’ spot showcases how BetMGM Casino, and its real-life connection to Vegas, can make every moment feel like a win.”
The commercial will air in the five markets across North America where BetMGM Casino currently operates including Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ontario.
AJ Mazza, Brand Director of BetMGM, said: “Jamie is a fantastic ambassador and opens up so many creative ways to unleash our brand. His energy and humor on set was irresistible, and it was an honor to collaborate with him.”
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