# Online Sports Betting Platforms MGM Resorts International Enters a Partnership with Yahoo! Sports By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-11-12 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-sports-betting-platform References: [casino.org](https://www.casino.org/news/mgm-resorts-establishes-online-betting-partnership-with-yahoo-sports/) & [mgmresorts](https://www.mgmresorts.com/en.html) A new online sports betting platform is realized through the strategic partnership of [MGM Resorts International](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mgm-resorts-international) -- a Las Vegas-based gaming company, and [Yahoo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yahoo-creative)! Sports. The collaborative effort works towards creating a streamlined experience for sports fans who wish to put their money on their favorite teams. The partnership boasts the seamless fusion of the Yahoo! Sports mobile application and [BetMGM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monumental-game-center). The online sports betting platform gives MGM Resorts International a competitive advantage as the company gains "access to the country's largest sports platform," enabling Yahoo! users and readers to place wagers on games where sports e-betting is legal. It facilitates a seamless experience between sports journalism and gambling. This is currently available in New Jersey and Nevada. Image Credit: MGM Resorts International ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Online Sports Betting:** The partnership between MGM Resorts International and Yahoo! Sports creates a new online sports betting platform, providing a convenient avenue for betting on favorite teams. - **Seamless Integration:** The strategic collaboration of MGM Resorts International and Yahoo! Sports allows for a seamless fusion of the Yahoo! Sports mobile application and BetMGM, optimizing the user experience for sports fans. - **Sports Journalism and Gambling:** The online sports betting platform facilitates a unique integration of sports journalism and gambling, allowing Yahoo! users and readers to not only consume sports news but also place wagers on games. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming and Gambling:** The partnership between MGM Resorts International and Yahoo! Sports creates opportunities for innovation in the gaming and gambling industry through the development of new online sports betting platforms. - **Sports Media and Journalism:** The collaboration between MGM Resorts International and Yahoo! Sports presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the sports media and journalism industry by integrating sports news consumption with online sports betting capabilities. - **Mobile Applications:** The seamless integration of the Yahoo! Sports mobile application and BetMGM showcases innovation possibilities in the mobile application industry, specifically in the context of online sports betting platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real-Time Sports Odds Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monumental-game-center.md) - [Interactive Sports Betting Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dazn-bet.md) - [Sports Betting-Focused Digital Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-digital-wallet.md) - [eSports-Focused Betting Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betby-saba-sports.md) - [Racing-Themed Branded Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mgm-resorts-international.md) - [Esports Betting Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delasport.md) - [Esports Betting Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unikrn.md) - [Interactive Fitness Competition Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-sportsbook.md) - [Fantasy Sports Betting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasy-sports-betting.md)