BetMGM, a sports betting operator jointly owned by Entain and MGM Resorts International, has agreed a partnership with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians to operate a retail sportsbook at the Emerald Queen Casino in Washington State.
Frank Wright Jr., general manager of Emerald Queen, said: "We are very excited to be working with BetMGM to bring legal sports betting to sports fans in the Pacific Northwest. As industry leaders, EQC and BetMGM are two entertainment powerhouses, and combined we will deliver the ultimate fan experience in sports betting."
Emerald Queen Casino, which is owned by the Puyallup Tribe, operates two properties, in Tacoma and Fife. This new BetMGM sportsbook will be located at the Tacoma property and feature 30 sports betting kiosks, six ticket windows, a dozen 85” TVs, and a 500 square foot LED wall.
"Today's announcement marks another key moment in the expansion of BetMGM as we extend our western footprint into Washington," said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt. "The Puyallup Tribe and Emerald Queen Casino are ideal partners for us as they represent the same high-level of service, amenities and experiences that is built into our DNA at BetMGM."
BetMGM recently signed a number of ambassadorial partnerships including with comedian Bill Burr, this agreement will see the media personality produce podcast content for the sports betting operator.
The company is also currently embroiled in media speculation regarding its part-owner Entain, who has been subject to a $20bn take-over attempt by the US-based sports betting platform DraftKings.
