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Connor McDavid becomes BetMGM’s brand ambassador
BetMGM came to an agreement with the captain of NHL’s Edmonton Oilers, Connor McDavid, under which he became its brand ambassador.
Connor is the premier pro sportsman from the 4 main sports leagues of North America to team up with the operator. From now on, he will be active in its fan events, marketing initiatives and promotions.
Connor is considered to be one of the professional athletes, apart from being the most valued hockey player for the National Hockey League. He managed to lead the team scoring 3 times.
McDavid commented on the news of his appointment:
“It’s an honor to collaborate with BetMGM, a top operator in the iGaming industry. I am proud to appear on the same team with legendary players such as Kevin Garnett or Wayne Gretzky”.
The appointment follows the news of launching the sports wagering market in Ontario, where sports gambling was legalized in the previous year.
The chief revenue officer at BetMGM, Matt Prevost, noted:
“Our team is thrilled with this new appointment and can’t wait to work closely with McDavid”.
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