BetMGM to Award $500,000 in Bonus Bets for Every U.S. Goal During 2026 World's Game
Rhea-AI Summary
BetMGM (powered by MGM, NYSE:MGM) announced a major 2026 World's Game promotion. Eligible customers placing a $5+ pre-match wager on U.S. men's national team games can share $500,000 in bonus bets per U.S. goal, with bonus bets expiring in seven days.
Additional offerings include Tim Howard-branded casino and free-to-play games, a daily Penalty Kick Shootout, collaboration with Marriott Bonvoy on a New York City sweepstakes, more than 300 betting markets per match, expanded in-app features, and watch parties at retail sportsbooks. Responsible gambling tools, including GameSense, remain a core focus.
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News Market Reaction – MGM
On the day this news was published, MGM declined 0.75%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 02 | Fan sweepstakes promo | Positive | -4.6% | World’s Game sweepstakes with Marriott Bonvoy and VIP event access. |
| Jun 01 | Acquisition proposal | Positive | +16.1% | MGM confirms review of all-cash takeover proposal at $48.30 per share. |
| Jun 01 | Bid details | Positive | +16.1% | People Incorporated outlines non-binding $48.30 per share MGM acquisition bid. |
| May 20 | Festival announcement | Positive | +0.9% | Drink Las Vegas festival across MGM venues announced for late September 2026. |
| May 08 | TV partnership win | Positive | +1.8% | Record-breaking $240,000 The Price Is Right win via BetMGM partnership. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent MGM/BetMGM promotions and partnership news have generally seen modest positive share reactions, while the latest sweepstakes announcement coincided with a notable one-day decline.
Over the last few weeks, MGM’s news flow featured strategic partnerships, experiential marketing, and a major acquisition proposal. On Jun 1, a cash offer of $48.30 per share from People Incorporated drove a 16.08% move. BetMGM’s entertainment tie-ins, such as The Price Is Right record win and the Drink Las Vegas festival lineup, saw smaller positive moves. The recent World’s Game sweepstakes launch on Jun 2 aligned with a -4.6% reaction, showing that promotional news can draw mixed price responses.
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Eligible customers who participate in the Goal Rush Grand Prize promotion and place a qualifying pre-match wager of
"BetMGM is built around delivering legendary moments, and there is no bigger stage in soccer than the World's Game," said Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer, BetMGM. "We're giving our players the opportunity to connect directly to the action with every goal scored by Team
As part of its broader tournament presence, BetMGM is expanding its sportsbook and casino lineup, including new casino games and free-to-play experiences starring
Other highlights of BetMGM's World's Game offerings include:
2-Up Early Payout
BetMGM's popular 2-Up Early Payout soccer promotion allows players to win instantly when their team goes up by two goals, with no need to wait for the final whistle. Customers who place a pre-game, straight match result wager will be paid out as a winner if their selected team takes a two-goal lead at any point during the match, regardless of the final result. Additional terms apply. Offer not available in
Tim Howard Penalty Kick Shootout
Beginning Thursday, June 11, Tim Howard's Penalty Kick Shootout will be available as a daily free-to-play game in the BetMGM Sportsbook app, allowing players to take their shot against the legendary goalkeeper. Players who score can win a variety of prizes, including parlay boost tokens, odds boost tokens, same-game parlay boost tokens and bonus bets. No fee or wager is required to play. Rewards expire in 24 hours and may be subject to wagering requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. Additional terms apply. Offer not available in
Casino Games Featuring Tim Howard
BetMGM Casino is expanding its roster of athlete-inspired titles with two new games featuring Tim Howard, further connecting sports fandom with casino entertainment. Tim Howard Goalie Gold X Up and Tim Howard's Goal Line – Fortune Pick bring high-energy casino experiences inspired by iconic goalkeeping moments. BetMGM Casino is available in
Marriott Bonvoy & BetMGM World's Game Sweepstakes
In collaboration with Marriott Bonvoy, BetMGM is offering players the chance to win a trip to
300 Ways to Play
With over 300 markets available on every match, BetMGM offers a wide range of betting options for the World's Game. The BetMGM Sportsbook app makes it easy for players to find relevant markets, follow the action, place bets as matches unfold and track rewards in one seamless experience. Players can also take advantage of new features including improved same game parlays, premium odds flashes and enhanced wager tracking capabilities.
Watch Parties and Events
BetMGM retail sportsbooks across the country will offer an electric atmosphere throughout the tournament. From
BetMGM currently operates in 30 markets with mobile and retail offerings. The BetMGM Sportsbook app is accessible on both iOS and Android, as well as via desktop at www.betmgm.com.
As BetMGM continues to expand into new markets and introduce new features, responsible gambling 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 existing responsible gambling tools which serve to provide customers with an entertaining and safe digital experience.
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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 U.S. land-based and online sports betting, major tournament poker, and online gaming businesses. Utilizing Entain's U.S.-licensed, state-of-the-art technology, BetMGM offers sports betting and online gaming via market-leading brands including BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino and Party Poker. Founded in 2018, BetMGM is headquartered in New Jersey. For more information, visit https://www.betmgminc.com.
Forward Looking Statements
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, and involve risks and/or uncertainties, including those described in MGM Resorts' 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. MGM Resorts and BetMGM have based forward-looking statements on management's current expectations and assumptions and not on historical facts. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, MGM Resorts and BetMGM's expectations regarding the promotion and related offerings. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements include the risk that the promotion and related offerings are not available in the manner described herein, risks related to the effects of economic conditions and market conditions in the markets in which MGM Resorts and BetMGM operate and competition with other destination travel locations throughout the United States and the world, the design, timing and costs of expansion projects, risks relating to international operations, permits, licenses, financings, approvals and other contingencies in connection with growth in new or existing jurisdictions and additional risks and uncertainties described in MGM Resorts' 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 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 or BetMGM update 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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