BetMGM poker championship to return to Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas
The event will be held from June 30 to July 4.
US.- BetMGM has announced that the BetMGM Poker Championship will return to Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, with the Aria Poker Classic from May 29 to July 13 and the summer series from June 30 to July 4.
Online qualifiers for the BetMGM Poker Championship run every Thursday and Sunday through June 22. More than 100 players from BetMGM Poker markets, including New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ontario, Canada, can win packages that include a $3,500 championship entry, a five-night stay at Aria and travel credit.
Angus Nisbet, VP of gaming at BetMGM, said: “BetMGM’s relationship with MGM Resorts is our differentiator and the BetMGM Poker Championship presents a unique opportunity to connect our online players with one of the premier properties and events that Las Vegas has to offer. We are preparing to use our brand ambassadors – Darren Elias and Abby Merk – as well as our media partners, to engage with the poker community in new ways throughout the summer.”
Ryan Kirk, Aria’s director of poker operations, added: “Aria has long been recognized as the epicenter of poker in Las Vegas, and we’re proud, once again, to host the BetMGM Poker Championship during our Aria Poker Classic. This event continues to raise the bar, bringing together the prestige of our world-class poker room with BetMGM’s innovative online platform. We look forward to welcoming players from across North America to experience the energy, excitement, and hospitality that Aria delivers.”
BetMGM reports rise in net revenue for 2024
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The company reported a drop in EBITDA, which fell from negative $62m to negative $244m. BetMGM said this was consistent with predictions as 2024 was earmarked as a year for investment.
