BetMGM NV has been in the cards for a while but it is now confirmed via BetMGM’s support team that its launch of online poker in Nevada will happen “soon.” BetMGM, for the first time, has officially acknowledged its plans to serve Nevada online poker players in the near future.
A customer representative, in response to a player’s query, spoke about the company’s desire to launch BetMGM Poker NV “soon” but no timeline was provided.
“We do hope to offer more of our services in your state soon, however, unfortunately, we do not have a specific timeline on when we will be offering online poker in the state of Nevada,” a BetMGM Nevada representative responded. “Once we have a date on when this will go live, we will inform the general public.” Last verified: May 2022
For quite a while , there have been rumors about BetMGM’s launch of online poker in Nevada. The network has been tight-lipped about its plans for the market though there were hints earlier this year indicating that BetMGM could be gearing up to expand its operations in the state.
Furthermore, the operator recently announced the premiere BetMGM Poker Championship event, a $1 million-guaranteed high-stakes tournament, slated to run next month at the ARIA Resort & Casino. Online qualifiers and satellites are being offered in all of the three BetMGM US states, except for Nevada — the very same state the event is being held.
It will be the first time that a live poker event will be held under the BetMGM brand in the US. The fact that its first Championship event is being held in Las Vegas, rather than in New Jersey, is yet more evidence that the BetMGM Poker Nevada launch may be near.
The network already operates its sportsbook in Nevada and launching online poker in NV would end the de-facto monopoly that WSOP NV has been enjoying in the state for nearly a decade. Not If , but When ?
With the support team confirming plans for Nevada, the question is not if but when .
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