BetMGM Becomes Official Sports Betting Odds Provider for AP

The Associated Press (AP) has entered into an agreement with BetMGM, making the latter the official provider of sports betting odds for AP’s global sports report. BetMGM, operational in over 20 US states and territories, will offer its odds across AP’s sports coverage.

Under the partnership, BetMGM’s odds will feature in AP’s daily sports odds fixtures, game previews, and other sports stories mentioning odds. Editorial control over content remains with AP, ensuring journalistic integrity.

BetMGM’s Chief Revenue Officer, Matt Prevost, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting the opportunity to reach billions worldwide through AP’s platform. He emphasized BetMGM’s commitment to enhancing AP’s coverage.

Expanding Media Presence

BetMGM’s collaboration with AP follows a recent partnership with social media platform X, aimed at integrating sports betting statistics and odds. This strategic move aims to provide users with reliable information and seamless betting opportunities.

AP’s Director of Global Text and Commercial Products, Barry Bedlan, emphasized the importance of trustworthy sports betting data.He said, “People want trustworthy sports betting information, and we are pleased to work with BetMGM to provide a dependable and credible reference point for our customers and audiences.”

The announcement marks the end of AP’s partnership with FanDuel, previously its official odds provider. Prior to that, AP had relied on odds from Pregame for six years.