BetMGM, in collaboration with the Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort, has announced the launch of the first legalized sports betting service in Puerto Rico.
The launch coincides with the Super Bowl that is taking place on Sunday, 13th February and BetMGM is now in a position to accept wagers through 12 kiosks and 5 betting windows at the resort, which is located in the island’s capital city of San Juan.
Adam Greenblatt, the Chief Executive Officer at BetMGM, commented on the launch by saying that this is a monumental day for BetMGM as it marks the launch of their first operation outside of the US mainland. He added that Casino del Mar delivers exceptional guest experiences and is an ideal partner as they look to extend their brand in Puerto Rico.
The betting operator also intends launching its mobile betting app in Puerto Rico, while a full-scale retail sportsbook is due to launch at La Concha Resort later this year.
Sigfrido de Jesus, General Manager at Casino del Mar, said they are very excited to kick off sports betting at Casino del Mar through this important strategic alliance with BetMGM.
De Jesus also said that in Puerto Rico, there is a wide base of sports fans who will now add the possibility of becoming winners to the excitement of their favorite sports games and matches.
BetMGM was created in April 2018 and currently operates in 18 states across the United States;
La Concha Resort houses the always-open Casino del Mar that features slots as well as table games such as poker, roulette, blackjack and craps.