BetMGM has signed its first major partnership with a women’s professional sports franchise, becoming the exclusive online casino and sportsbook partner of the Las Vegas Aces.
The agreement with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) team runs through to the 2027 season and includes prominent signage at the Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, as well as sponsorship across the Aces’ social media channels.
BetMGM players will also be offered courtside access to pre-game shootarounds and luxury VIP seating, while the operator will donate meals to the Just One Project for every Aces home steal during the 2025 season.
BetMGM has also agreed a deal with the WNBA to become an authorised gaming partner through the 2027 season.
This will enable BetMGM to receive commercial inventory on nationally televised games, WNBA tickets and experiences for its VIP players, as well as the rights to co-branded content across BetMGM’s digital and social platforms.
BetMGM plans to release a WNBA-branded online slot game in the near future in jurisdictions where its iGaming platform is live. The game will be available exclusively at BetMGM and represents the first-ever WNBA online casino game.
“As we enter this era of tremendous growth in women’s sports, BetMGM could not have two better organizations to partner with than the WNBA and the Aces,” said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt. “Not only do the Aces play in our backyard at Mandalay Bay, but they share our commitment to giving back to the community.”
Lance Evans, senior vice president of sports and sponsorships at MGM Resorts International, said: “Since 2018, the Las Vegas Aces have played a pivotal role in our city’s growth as a global sports and entertainment destination. Together with BetMGM, we look forward to hosting gameday events at Mandalay Bay, as well as our other properties, allowing local and visiting fans to interact with their favorite basketball teams.”
Nikki Fargas, president of the Las Vegas Aces, added: “The Las Vegas Aces are proud to partner with BetMGM for many reasons, but especially for the support they will provide to The Just One Project. As one of the best defenses in the league the past few seasons, especially in front of our home fans, and knowing that each steal will help families in need, this gives our team even more incentive to lock down our opponents on the defensive end.”