A legendary Boston Celtic is teaming up with a legendary sportsbook in Massachusetts. Basketball Hall of Famer and former Celtic, as well as NBA champion, Kevin Garnett is the face of the BetMGM wagering app in Massachusetts.
One of the main sportsbooks in the USA, BetMGM, will be one of the six operators entering the market when Massachusetts launches legal mobile sports betting at 10 a.m. on March 20.
Not only has BetMGM utilized Garnett more in TV ads recently, but he’s also featured in ads endorsing BetMGM Massachusetts’ pre-launch deliver of two-hundred dollar in extra bets. This offer applies to new users in Massachusetts who register before March 20. Those betting credits can be used for initial wagers in a state that will join over 30 others with regulated online wagering.
Why Kevin Garnett may also help BetMGM throughout MA
Even though the state ranks 16th in the USA in population, it’s expected that Massachusetts will be a prosperous legal jurisdiction for gambling. PlayMA projects that, at full maturity, it will become the country’s 8th largest gambling market.
This is partly due to the popularity and success of its professional sports teams. The Boston Celtics reached the NBA Finals last year and are favored to do so again. The Boston Bruins have the NHL’s best record, and the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox have combined to win 20 championships this century.
Garnett played for the Celtics from 2007-2013 and led Boston to the NBA Finals title in 2008. During those six seasons, there was no greater sports star in Boston than KG.
Sportsbooks strive to secure ambassadors in each new state to gain favor with new bettors. That’s why it’s a significant move for BetMGM Sportsbook Massachusetts to partner with Garnett.
Garnett was a 15-time NBA All-Star and was named the league MVP for the 2003-2004 season. The pinnacle of his NBA career came in his first season with the Boston Celtics. In the 2007-2008 season, “KG” formed a formidable trio with teammates Paul Pierce and Ray Allen. They led the Celtics to 66 wins and on June 17, 2008, at TD Garden, Garnett scored 26 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to help Boston secure a win in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. As a result, the Celtics clinched their record 17th title.
In 2021, Garnett joined BetMGM as a brand ambassador and has appeared in several ads for the sportsbook, including the one below
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After it launches in Massachusetts, BetMGM Sportsbook will also be available in 19 states and Washington, D.C.
The market in Massachusetts means that sports bettors in the state can stay at home instead of traveling across state lines to neighboring states to place bets. This includes the opportunity to take advantage of Ma sportsbook promotional offers.
