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Atlantic City's Borgata to invest US$11 million to develop new sportsbook

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa announced it will begin construction of a new venue that will integrate an entertaining bar experience with sports wagering. With an investment of more than US$11 million, the destination bar will make its anticipated debut this local summer. Borgata became the first Atlantic City casino to accept a legal sports wager last June under new sports betting regulations in New Jersey.

"Since Borgata arrived in the Atlantic City market more than 15 years ago, we have maintained a steadfast dedication to property growth and development, with our new concept exemplifying this objective," said Marcus Glover, President & Chief Operating Officer for Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. "We are proud to have been at the forefront of legalized sports betting in New Jersey and look forward to advancing our product with an innovative gaming and entertainment experience for our guests to enjoy."

Borgata made history last June when it became the first Atlantic City casino to accept a legal sports wager under new sports betting regulations in New Jersey. The historic wager came just three days after NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill passed unanimously by the State Legislature, creating a regulated environment where licensed casinos may establish legal sports books.

Since accepting that first inaugural bet, Borgata launched the playMGM NJ Sports mobile sports-betting app in New Jersey. In partnership with GVC Holdings, the app features a full range of U.S. and selected international sports with customers able to sign-up, deposit and withdraw cash directly from their mobile devices from any location in New Jersey.

As a part of MGM Resorts International, Borgata brings the wealth of that company's sports book experience to its operation. MGM Resorts International possesses more than 25 years of sports wagering operations experience in Nevada, where the company's resorts combine to write more than 4 million sports wagers each year with annual handle in excess of US$1 billion.

Strategic relationships like those announced with the NBA and WNBA, NHL, MLB, as well as the New York Jets, firmly establish MGM Resorts and playMGM as the market leader in partnerships with major professional sports leagues.

Source: GMB