BetMGM

About BetMGM

If you’re acquainted with the land-based experience at MGM’s venues, then you’ll surely love BetMGM.com. While initially focused on casino games and poker, MGM quickly realized that sports betting is, by all means, an industry of the future. However, running an online sportsbook is a completely different beast than offering the same service as part of an existing venue.

That’s why our final verdict would be that BetMGM.com needs some work before they can compete with FanDuel, DraftKings and even FoxBet. Still, they’re worth trying out if you’re looking for a change of scenery.

We aren’t fans of starting off reviews on a negative note, but the state of MGM’s customer support leaves us no choice. Despite the fact that BetMGM.com only serves players from New Jersey, the bookmaker couldn’t even muster enough effort to provide live chat support. Contact forms and hotlines are all that is left when you’re looking for assistance. Response times are pretty average and agents get easily confused by bugs and problems that are out of the ordinary. Needs a complete rehaul, if you ask us.

The banking section is not half bad, with PayPal, PayNearMe and Skrill joining all the traditional options. There aren’t any gimmicky, niche payment platforms so it’s not that difficult to find your way. We’ve tested the processing time for withdrawals and we were pleasantly surprised at the fact that the payments arrived in less than 12 hours in some cases. This convenience could be a great selling point for BetMGM.com in the future.

How about that design, huh? Gold is traditionally connected to luxury and opulence, so it’s no surprise to see sports betting and casino brands implementing it as a part of their image. However, we absolutely love the choice of soft, flaxen gold for a more elegant look. Overall, the homepage features big, easily visible fonts and clearly defined sections and buttons. There’s a lot going on, but it works flawlessly.

That elegance and smoothness persist as we continue onto MGM’s mobile apps. Both Android and iOS versions provide that same functionality on a smaller scale. The coding is impeccable and it’s clear to see that no elements have been recycled.

Sports and Betting Odds

BetMGM offers many sporting events for users to place bets on. Among the covered sports are: soccer, tennis, Aussie rules, basketball, boxing, cricket, American football, Formula 1, baseball, MMA, ice hockey, Rugby League and Rugby Union. Betting odds at BetMGM are competitive overall. Soccer betting margin is 5.6%, tennis betting margin is 8.8%, ice hockey betting margin is 7.5%, basketball with 4.7% and so on. The overall betting margin is 6.6%. These betting margins have been calculated using odds from different events in each sport. Please note that margins may be different from a sport to another, and even from a league to other.

Betting Features

While the variety is nowhere near some European bookmakers, MGM’s dedication to depth is commendable. They’ve managed to focus on all the important events for American bettors, bolstered by a myriad of interesting special bets. Futures are pretty big at BetMGM.com, so it’s become somewhat of a safe haven for those looking to win money on the next Toronto Raptors or Leicester City situation.

Security and Fairness

The first thing that caught our eye was the extensive registration form, ensuring that no frauds take place on the website. In addition to this, BetMGM.com is fully licensed by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, which is the top verification an NJ bookmaker can obtain. SSL encryption protocols are used to protect player data, solidifying BetMGM.com as a secure place to place bets on sporting events.