NEW YORK (Thursday, March 5, 2020) – Major League Soccer and MGM Resorts International today launched “Predict 6,” the League’s first weekly free-to-play prediction game, on MLSsoccer.com and the award-winning MLS mobile app. For the first time, MLS will offer fans a chance to showcase their knowledge of the League and to compete against their fellow supporters and friends for weekly prizes.
Within “Predict 6 presented by BetMGM,” fans will be asked to predict a set of questions for each of six matches, first, the outcome of the match (Win, Lose, Draw) and for each of these matches, also answer a second proposition style question (example: which team will score first, what will be the final score, etc.). If a fan correctly predicts all six match outcomes and correctly answers the six additional proposition questions, they may win a $50,000 grand prize; if there is no grand prize winner, the fan with the highest score each week will win $500 or other prizes provided by BetMGM.
“Major League Soccer is excited to elevate the digital fan experience with the new free-to-play ‘Predict 6’ game presented by BetMGM,” said Chris Schlosser, MLS SVP of Media. “We are always looking for new experiences for our fans that bring them closer to the game. ‘Predict 6’ builds upon our existing fantasy offerings to give fans a free, quick and easy way to both compete and showcase their knowledge of the League and our clubs with friends.”
Kicking off every Thursday at 12 p.m. throughout the regular season, fans will have a chance to create leagues to compete against their friends and fellow supporters for bragging rights. MLS fans will have a chance to predict in-game action including who will be the first player to score, what will be the halftime score, and first goal scored minute range, among others.
“Predict 6” is powered by BetMGM odds. Fans will earn points by making correct predictions. The fan with the most points in any week will be eligible to win the weekly $500 prize. MLSsoccer.com will also feature BetMGM content each week to help fans make their “Predict 6” selections.
“Predict 6 is a concept that will allow fans to engage with their favorite MLS teams in a way that they’ve never experienced before,” said MGM Resorts International President of Interactive Gaming, Scott Butera. “BetMGM looks forward to providing this free-to-play game during the upcoming season to soccer fans, as well access to MGM’s world-class entertainment offerings and resorts."
Accessible via desktop and mobile, BetMGM is a state-of-the-art betting engine and technology platform. MLS and BetMGM will continue to collaborate on an all-new enhanced data feeds to ensure the best product for our fans and new fan engagement opportunities throughout the league’s landmark 25th season.
MGM Resorts signed a historic multi-year strategic partnership to become the League’s first official gaming partner in March of 2019. For more information or to play “Predict 6 presented by BetMGM,” visit MLSsoccer.com.
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About Major League Soccer
Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer – celebrating its 25th Season in 2020 – features 26 clubs throughout the United States and Canada, in addition to future expansion teams in Austin, St. Louis, Sacramento, and Charlotte. For more information about MLS, visit www.MLSsoccer.com.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 29 unique hotel and destination gaming offerings including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. Expanding throughout the U.S. and around the world, the company recently acquired the operations of Empire City Casino in New York and Hard Rock Rocksino in Ohio, which was rebranded as MGM Northfield Park. In 2018, MGM Resorts opened MGM Springfield in Massachusetts, MGM COTAI in Macau, and the first Bellagio-branded hotel in Shanghai. The over 80,000 global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies®. For more information visit us at www.mgmresorts.com.
About Roar Digital
Roar Digital LLC is a US sports betting and online gaming venture, owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and GVC Holdings Plc (LSE: GVC). Based in New Jersey, the venture was established in to create a world-class sports betting and online gaming platform in the United States, in order to take advantage of the new regulated sports betting market developing in the US. Utilizing GVC’s U.S.-licensed, proprietary technology platform, Roar Digital offers sports betting and online gaming via market leading brands including BetMGM. The venture has exclusive access to MGM’s U.S land based and online sports betting, major tournament poker, and online gaming businesses. For more information about Roar, visit www.roardigital.com.
Public Relations Contacts:
Major League Soccer
Angela Alfano
646-682-5313
Angela.Alfano@MLSsoccer.com
MGM Resorts International
Marc Jacobson
mjacobson@mgmresorts.com
Roar Digital
Elisa Richardson
Elisa.richardson@roardigital.com
