BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, announced Friday a new partnership with Carnival Corporation to deliver retail and mobile sports betting to cruise ship guests. How does the BetMGM – Carnival cruise ships partnership work with laws varying by location and, within the United States, by state?
Simply put, there are no sports betting laws on the open sea.
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How sports betting is legal for BetMGM – Carinal cruise ships deal
Unlike in the United States, where each state can decide whether or not to legalize sports betting and in what capacity, the same rules don’t apply for cruise ships once they hit open waters.
According to BeetMGM, being on international waters does not require a license with a specific regulator or gaming governing body. So the the partnership with Carnival is sufficient.
So for Carnival cruise guests, both the BetMGM sports betting kiosks and the mobile apps will be available in the coming months and operating on the ships while in international waters.
Cash bets will also be accepted at a betting window.
More on the partnership
Through this partnership, gaming will be available on more than 50 ships ported in the U.S. spanning Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises. BetMGM’s platform will roll out in phases over the coming months.
“We’ve found an ideal partner in Carnival Corporation and look forward to providing our sports betting and iGaming products to its millions of passengers,” said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt. “This is another great opportunity for us to further expand BetMGM’s footprint.”
Marty Goldman, SVP Global Casino Operations for Carnival Corporation, said, “We’re very proud to be able to deliver the excitement and engagement of sports betting and iGaming to our guests through our partnership with BetMGM. Our two leading global hospitality organizations will provide a wide array of immersive digital content as a complement to our exceptional shipboard casinos.”
Responsible Gaming Still A Focus
BetMGM will also continue to provide resources to help customers play responsibly. That includes GameSense, developed and licensed to MGM Resorts by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation.
Through the GameSense integration within BetMGM’s mobile and desktop platforms, customers can directly access responsible gaming tools, such as limiting monthly deposit amounts and self exclusion.
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