BetMGMOne of the leading online gaming and betting companies in the United States announced that it is uniting US state poker player groups. New Jersey AND Michigan To create a more vibrant overall ecosystem on BetMGM’s dedicated poker platform, Casino Guru News said in an emailed press release.
BetMGM Poker creates an even bigger player base and tournaments
BetMGM is committed to continuing to grow in the online poker vertical, and this news comes shortly after Rush Street Interactive began its first foray into poker by acquiring Run It Once Poker and relaunching it as Bet Rivers Poker V Pennsylvania earlier this month.
Meanwhile, BetMGM Poker hopes the move will create a much better mix of players and prizes, encouraging more players to try poker on the platform.
BetMGM, VP of Gaming Angus Nisbet He welcomed the opportunity to combine the two states’ player bases and give them more opportunities to showcase their skills and win bigger prizes.
“With the introduction of shared liquidity, we have heard players’ desire for more games and bigger prizes. By showcasing our best-in-class omnichannel experience spanning real estate, sports betting and online casinos, we aim to deliver an unparalleled poker experience for our players.” – Nisbet pointed out.
The merger comes ahead of the company’s flagship tournament series on Sunday, November 17. BetMGM Online Poker Championships will feature a guaranteed prize pool of US$2,000,000 across multiple events.
The news was well received by the community, as well as BetMGM Poker representatives, including Darren Eliaswho welcomed the move and what it means for the platform.
“Combining the player groups will immediately elevate BetMGM Poker with more games and greater guarantees, while also allowing BetMGM to send more online qualifiers to live tournaments at MGM Resorts across the country.” Elías said he is confident in the long-term success of the measure.
Poker is undoubtedly an important vertical for iGaming companies, who have repeatedly invested in this vertical.
Online poker continues to gain popularity in the US.
BetRivers’ recent launch into the poker vertical is an attempt to revive interest in a game that tends to be a bit more complex and therefore harder to attract new players.
However, since poker was invented and popularized in the United States, the game has been gaining momentum, especially in the physical sector, where all individuals tend to organize frequent weekday and weekend poker games and tournaments with huge prizes.
BetMGM Poker is doing the same, hoping to generate a stronger response among online players this time around.
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