MGM Resorts International and BetMGM announced the extension of their partnerships with Major League Baseball (MLB), continuing a landmark relationship that began in 2018 when the two companies became MLB’s first Official Gaming and Sports Betting Partners.
MGM and MLB Renew Deal
BetMGM will continue to promote its brand and sports betting offerings across MLB’s media ecosystem. This includes MLB Network, MLB.com, and the league’s digital platforms, engaging fans throughout the United States and Canada. The company will also retain sponsorship integrations within MLB content on Apple TV and continue to develop and offer co-branded, MLB-themed casino games through BetMGM Casino, its award-winning online gaming platform.
Meanwhile, MGM Resorts will remain MLB’s exclusive Integrated Resort and Casino Partner, providing premium fan experiences across its portfolio of destinations. The partnership will also support the ongoing expansion of MLB Awards Week in Las Vegas, along with other league events designed to celebrate and promote the sport’s top talent.
Considering BetMGM has had a difficult first quarter of 2026, largely blaming prediction markets, the renewal of the contract with the MLB comes as an important source of market exposure and revenue for the company. That being said, even this isn’t a way to escape the increasingly popular practice of sports contracts, as the MLB itself has seemingly embraced prediction markets, as earlier this year it teamed up with Polymarket.
Despite all that, officials from both MGM and MLB said the renewed deal is important for both parties. According to Lance Evans, senior vice president of sports & sponsorships at MGM Resorts International, the partnership extension supports the company’s long-term strategy in global sports and entertainment. He emphasized MGM Resorts’ focus on creating premium experiences that bring together sports and hospitality for fans worldwide.
Meanwhile, Matt Prevost, chief revenue officer at BetMGM, said the renewal reflects the shared commitment of BetMGM and MLB to innovation, integrity, and responsible gaming. He noted that MLB provides one of the most engaging and data-rich experiences in sports. Prevost also emphasized the companies’ ongoing efforts to enhance fan engagement through both in-game experiences and premier events such as MLB All-Star Week.
Lastly, but not least, Uzma Rawn Dowler, MLB’s chief marketing officer and senior vice president of global corporate partnerships, stated that MGM Resorts and BetMGM have been valued partners of MLB for nearly a decade. She expressed enthusiasm about extending the relationship and continuing to collaborate on creating unique and engaging experiences for baseball fans.
In other news about BetMGM, last month, the company parted ways with chief marketing officer Casey Hurbis after he spent just a little over a year in that post. Despite that, he seemed pleased with the progress made in that time.