FIRST WORD
The new sports betting landscape presents a unique opportunity for fan engagement utilizing technology and data that are exclusive to our league.”
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman in a statement Monday announcing a multiyear agreement to provide MGM Resorts International with data for use in betting, the second major U.S. pro sports league to strike a deal with the casino giant since the Supreme Court opened the way to expanded gambling last spring. Las Vegas-based MGM previously made a deal with the NBA and WNBA.