BetMGM, the sports betting and iGaming operator, announced that the company has signed actor Jerry Ferrara as a celebrity brand ambassador and its newest podcast host.
Ferrara will co-host the podcast Unleashed, BetMGM's weekly sports podcast. Along with his role as a co-host, Ferrara will participate in future BetMGM fan events and will be featured in upcoming BetMGM marketing campaigns.
Ferrara commented: "As a diehard sports fan, I couldn't be more excited about legalized sports betting and having the opportunity to partner with an industry leader like BetMGM.
"It's an honor to be the first BetMGM ambassador to co-host Unleashed and I'm excited to share my passion and knowledge with fellow sports fans."
As an actor, Ferrara is a three-time Screen Actors Guild Award-nominee and is known for his role in HBO's Entourage series along with the film Think Like A Man.
Ferrara currently hosts the podcast Bad 4 Business which features interviews with athletes and actors.
BetMGM Chief Revenue Officer Matt Prevost added: "Jerry Ferrara is a talented actor and a passionate sports fan. Together we'll create fun, unique content for our podcast and other BetMGM-related opportunities that we believe sports fans will love."
The Unleashed podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Audible.
Recently, BetMGM became an official sportsbook partner of the National Football League in Canada.
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt said: "Expanding our partnership with the NFL into Canada sets the stage for amazing opportunities as we begin the upcoming football season."
The partnership will allow the company the right to use official NFL marks in Canada and advertise on NFL-operated digital platforms throughout the region.
BetMGM also plans to deliver Canadian customers access to exclusive NFL experiences.
