Appointment ahead of World Cup
With the FIFA World Cup 2022 only four days away, BetMGM has unveiled former US men’s national soccer team goalkeeper Tim Howard as its celebrity brand ambassador.
Howard took to Twitter on Wednesday to express his enthusiasm in joining BetMGM ahead of the world soccer spectacle:
Howard’s addition accompanies the launch of BetMGM’s free-to-play (F2P) World Cup campaign, which includes a $250,000 prize for landing a perfect bracket. If nobody picks the perfect route of the World Cup winning team, the player with the most accurate choice takes home $50,000.
guaranteed to win a range of prizes including $100 in free bets”
Howard will also gets his own F2P World Cup game. According to BetMGM, Tim Howard’s Shootout Challenge gives players the chance to take on the legendary ex-English Premier League goalie in a shootout. The MGM International and Entain-owned sportsbook said players “are guaranteed to win a range of prizes including $100 in free bets” with the shootout game.
Anticipation is high
As Gregg Berhalter’s men prepare to take on Wales at Qatar’s Al Rayyan Stadium on Tuesday, anticipation is high in the US. A recent survey by BettorOff revealed that approximately 50% of US sports fans are planning on wagering on the World Cup. With this in mind, Howard said he is proud to become part of the BetMGM team at a time when:
America’s excitement for soccer is at a fever pitch”
“I can’t wait to take it to the next level with BetMGM, offering new ways for fans to get engaged in the game,” Howard said.
BetMGM’s promotions for the soccer showdown will be accessible to bettors in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Iowa, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming, and Ontario, Canada.
Howard’s end of the bargain
As BetMGM’s latest celebrity pitchman, Howard’s remit includes player and member engagement at public and VIP events, both in-person and virtually. The former Everton and Manchester United custodian will also make guest appearances on traditional US broadcast media and feature in BetMGM social media content.
In a Tuesday news release, BetMGM’s chief revenue officer Matt Prevost said Howard’s heroics on the soccer pitch “thrilled a generation of US soccer fans.”
Prevost added that with the retired goalkeeper’s support, BetMGM “will bring a similar level of excitement to our customers through various games and interactive opportunities.”
