Jamie Foxx Spotlights BetMGM Casino in New Commercial
Rhea-AI Summary
BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, has launched its first online casino commercial featuring brand ambassador Jamie Foxx. The 30-second spot titled 'Vegas Lights' debuts March 4, 2025, showcasing the connection between BetMGM's online platform and MGM Resorts International's physical locations.
The commercial follows Foxx visiting several MGM Resorts destinations in Las Vegas, including Bellagio, ARIA Resort & Casino, and MGM Grand. It highlights how players can earn in-person rewards like show tickets and resort accommodations through online play. The spot was created by Highdive agency and will air in BetMGM Casino's operating markets: Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ontario.
BetMGM emphasizes its commitment to responsible gaming through the GameSense program, integrated within its mobile and desktop platforms, complementing existing responsible gambling tools.
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- Strategic partnership with high-profile celebrity Jamie Foxx enhances brand visibility
- Cross-platform integration between online casino and physical resorts rewards program
- Presence in five major North American markets
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- market presence compared to total available North American gambling market
- Significant competition in gaming and entertainment industry noted in forward-looking statements
- Subject to strict regulatory requirements and licensing across jurisdictions
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"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'
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
AJ Mazza, Brand Director, 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."
As BetMGM continues to expand into new markets and introduce new features, responsible gaming remains a key focus. Additionally, BetMGM is proud to provide resources to help customers play responsibly including GameSense, an industry leading program, developed and licensed to MGM Resorts by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. Through the integration within BetMGM's mobile and desktop platforms, customers can receive the same GameSense experience they have grown to rely on at MGM Resorts properties nationwide. This complements BetMGM's already existing responsible gambling tools which serve to provide customers with an entertaining and safe digital experience.
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Disclaimer
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About BetMGM
BetMGM is a market-leading sports betting and gaming entertainment company, pioneering the online gaming industry. Born out of a partnership between MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Entain Plc (LSE: ENT), BetMGM has exclusive access to all of MGM's
Forward-Looking Statement
Statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, which involve substantial risks and/or uncertainties, including those described in MGM Resorts International's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," "could," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "likely," "intends," "plans," "pro forma," "projects," "estimates" or "anticipates" or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and that do not relate solely to historical matters. BetMGM has based forward-looking statements on management's current expectations, assumptions and projections about future events and trends. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, BetMGM's expectations regarding launch of the online casino commercial featuring Jamie Foxx. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Included among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements are: risks related to the effects of economic conditions and market conditions in the markets in which BetMGM operates, the significant competition within the gaming and entertainment industry; risk that the referenced commercial does not occur or does not occur in the manner described herein; BetMGM's ability to execute on its business plan; changes in applicable laws or regulations, particularly with respect to iGaming and online sports betting; BetMGM's ability to manage growth and access the capital needed to support its growth plans; BetMGM's ability to obtain the required licenses, permits and other approvals necessary to grow in existing and new jurisdictions, and additional risks and uncertainties described in MGM Resorts International's Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports (including all amendments to those reports). In providing forward-looking statements, neither MGM Resorts International nor BetMGM is undertaking any duty or obligation to update these statements publicly as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. If MGM Resorts International or BetMGM updates one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that it will make additional updates with respect to those other forward-looking statements.
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