BetMGM Ontario Review For 2024

BetMGM Ontario is now available to the betting public! After decades of operating one of the largest casinos in Las Vegas plus other ventures across the United States, the MGM Grand Casino brand has expanded into the online sportsbook business with great success. While BetMGM sportsbook began in Las Vegas, they’ve since expanded to more states and provinces with legalized sports betting. Now with a strong presence in Ontario, BetMGM Canada offers one of the best betting experiences in the country. Read on to learn about the experience in our BetMGM Ontario review.

Overview Of BetMGM Ontario

For decades the name MGM Grand was synonymous with casinos, resorts, and Las Vegas — but with the legalization of sports betting across the United states and Canada, BetMGM has expanded its operations. The BetMGM Ontario sportsbook is now available in Canada’s only regulated province, with the rest of Canada yet to come.

BetMGM Canada also operates an online casino under the name BetMGM Casino. As an experienced casino operator, BetMGM had the know-how to move online and cater to the demands of Canadian players.

BetMGM Ontario Launch Timeline

The world renowned MGM brand, known to wagering enthusiasts worldwide, spun out of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio. Kirk Kerkorian, who had owned Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer since 1969, developed the MGM Casino brand (initially known as MGM Grand) in 1987.

Gradually becoming a world power in entertainment, tourism and real estate, MGM Grand was rebranded as MGM Resorts International in 2010. In 2015, a subsidiary was created to handle the real estate developments exclusively (MGM Growth Properties) allowing MGM Resorts International to focus on the entertainment side of their portfolio. 

In 2018, after the United States supreme court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (allowing sports gambling to be legalised on a state by state basis), BetMGM was formed as an online gambling subsidiary of MGM Resorts International. 

Finally, in 2022, BetMGM obtained a license from the AGCO to operate legally in Ontario. BetMGM sportsbook Canada launched in Ontario in April 2022, marking the beginning of their expansion into Canada. As of now, BetMGM is only available to players in Ontario, as they operate exclusively in regulated zones.

Signing Up For BetMGM Ontario

Ready to sign up at BetMGM Ontario? Collect the documents you need to get started, and click the “Register” button in the top right corner. Players in Ontario can also download the mobile app and create an account from there. You’ll be prompted right away to enter your email and select a password, followed by your contact information. Follow the steps below for a quick and easy sign up process at BetMGM Ontario.

Create an Account

Follow the sign up steps which ask players to enter their email, and create a password on page one. From there, you’ll need to enter the rest of your personal information such as full name, birth date, and country. BetMGM Ontario also asks for occupation data, which we can only assume is for their own marketing purposes as it is not necessary for sportsbooks in Canada to know this information.

On page two, enter your address, province, postal code, and phone number. Select which marketing communications you want to opt into, and confirm you’ve read the terms and conditions. BetMGM Ontario requests quite a number of opt-in requests (which is highly unusual) so don’t feel pressured to accept any of them. From there, they’ll ask you to select a username and (yet again) select your country of residence.

Verify Your Identity

After filling out all your account details and choosing a secure password, we recommend players verify their identity. As with most online casinos, you’re allowed to deposit as much money as you like without verification. But if you want to get paid out, you need to prove you’re over the legal gambling age and live within a regulated jurisdiction. Players should never use a VPN to dupe the system as this could result in losing access to your account.

To validate your BetMGM account you must provide images of government issued ID proving your identity and address are accurate. Once submitted you will receive confirmation within 24 hours and your account will be ready to use.

Make a First Deposit & Set Limits

Before you can make a deposit, BetMGM will prompt you to set up loss and deposit limits. We highly recommend players complete this step to keep themselves and their account secure.

To make your first deposit at BetMGM Ontario, navigate to the cashier section located under your profile. Your payment options may differ depending on your region, but all players should have access to Visa, Mastercard, and Interac e-Transfer. Select your method of choice, select a deposit amount, and wait for it to clear to your wallet (typically in less than five minutes).

Play Responsibly

And that’s all it takes to start wagering at BetMGM sportsbook Canada! Once your deposit clears you can select any game that interests you and play. If you win, your gambling winnings will be automatically deposited back into your wallet. Remember to play responsibly, and stay within your limit. Always consult the game rules, and terms and conditions before you play.

BetMGM Ontario Usability & Features

First impressions when logging in to BetMGM bring up sleek, modern, and straightforward images. The brand utilizes its gold and black aesthetic to great effect. In a world of online sportsbooks awash in blues and greens, it’s refreshing to see some original presentation. What’s more, BetMGM’s colour scheme allows them to utilize the aforementioned greens to really accentuate user specific information, making for a very pleasant navigation experience. All in all, we found that browsing through BetMGM Ontario’s platform to be a superior experience worthy of the brand’s long standing reputation.

BetMGM Sportsbook Canada Betting Odds

Odds at BetMGM Ontario are presented in a clean and easy to read format. Everything has its own space and after a few visits your eyes will know exactly where to scan. Categories are compartmentalized effectively and browsing through them is simple. As is customary, sports on offer are on the left while your slips and odds calculators are on the right. Interesting parlay opportunities and hot games of the moment live in easy to scroll boxes in the upper middle of the screen. Nothing is cluttered while also giving you an abundance of information.

BetMGM Canada Sports Leagues

As a North American sportsbook, BetMGM offers the most leagues for sports that are popular in Canada and the USA. Football, basketball, baseball, and hockey largely dominate the leagues available, with some niche sports slowly starting to trickle in as well. Currently, the sports available on BetMGM Ontario are as follows:

BetMGM Canada Betting Markets

While betting markets such as the moneyline, spreads, and totals should be a given at every sportsbook, we’ve found this isn’t necessarily the case. Some sportsbooks excel at offering proposition bets, while others don’t even offer futures (yes, really). Fortunately, BetMGM Canada absolutely delivers when it comes to betting markets, and offers everything the average bettors could hope for in this area.

Moneyline, Spreads, and Totals

BetMGM Canada offers game lines that are fairly competitive when compared against other books located in Ontario. For nearly every game you could hope for, BetMGM offers moneyline, spreads and over/under odds to browse through. In addition, they have numerous futures markets available to check out, typically published well in advance so you can compare with other books.

Player and Game Propositions

Click on the “More Wagers” tab of any game, and you’ll be greeted by hundreds of proposition bets. From player props, to player assists, first goal, winning margin, three pointers, rebounds, goal scorers, three way results…you name it, BetMGM has it.

Live Betting

Live betting has soared in popularity, and sportsbooks everywhere are getting in on the opportunity to win your business. Like the rest of their sportsbook, BetMGM Ontario has an exceptionally well laid-out live betting interface, and uses green and red highlights to show improving and worsening odds. As is typical, you can filter by sport along the top to get a quick snapshot of everything currently available.

Easy Parlays

A unique feature at BetMGM sportsbook Canada is the “Easy Parlay” tab. While most Canadian sportsbooks have bet builder features, BetMGM Grand takes it a step further with completely pre-made parlays that visually show the prediction order of game wins. You can select spreads, totals, or moneyline parlays for the NBA, NHL, Soccer, and other upcoming league games.

BetMGM Ontario App Review

Betting apps have surged in popularity as more and more bettors seek the convenience of betting on the go. More specifically, betting in-game while watching live from the stands. As others have done before them, BetMGM released a BetMGM Ontario App which, overall, delivers an excellent mobile experience. With 4.7 stars in the App Store, the BetMGM Ontario app lives up to the brand’s reputation for excellence. Our only qualm with the betting app is its frequent slow loading speed. For live bettors, a little bit of slow internet could mean the difference between securing those stellar odds, or missing them altogether.

BetMGM Ontario App: Pros

• Betting Leagues: The MGM mobile betting app features all the same sports leagues as the desktop version of the site. Bettors don’t have to settle when betting on the app, or vise versa, as all leagues transfer between the two.
• Live Betting: The live betting section on the BetMGM app is easy to spot, with a red button highlighting the current games available. Clicking into the live section brings up an easy to digest screen with tons of live betting odds to choose from across all leagues.
• Casino: The BetMGM Ontario app also features a fully stocked casino. Given MGM Grand’s history in the casino space, we expect nothing less. The casino is much better than most sportsbook apps, and includes a search function, filters, and a similar layout to the desktop site.

BetMGM Ontario App: Cons

• Load Speed: Flipping back and forth between the casino and the sportsbook section of the app can be agonizingly slow. We found the app takes 2-3 seconds to react to a click, and sometimes needs a second click to respond at all.
• Small Screen: You know when you scroll down, and the top level navigation disappears so you can see more of the main content on a page? Well BetMGM doesn’t have that. The result is a screen that only shows a few games at a time. We’d like to see BetMGM make better use of the available space in the app.

Canada’s Official NFL Sportsbook Partner

Mirroring their partnership with the NFL in the USA, BetMGM Canada has announced a multi-year brand and licensing partnership that makes them the official sportsbook partner of the NFL in Canada. The deal affords BetMGM Ontario the rights to use NFL branding on their platforms, and cross promote on official NFL sites and broadcasts.

As for it’s customers, BetMGM promises to “enhance the NFL fan experience in Canada in new and innovative ways”. The partnership stands to offer Canadian football bettors new promotions and exclusive NFL experiences.

Brand Partnerships in the USA

The MGM brand has put considerable muscle behind its advertising and promotion. Striking up official partnerships with the National Basketball Association, the National Football League, the National Hockey League and Major League Baseball, BetMGM is a big name is the sports betting world. They’ve also partnered with specific franchises such as the Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Baltimore Ravens.

In addition, the popular chain of technology-enhanced driving ranges, Topgolf, has also partnered with BetMGM and features BetMGM branding and promotional material at their many locations.

The Bottom Line on BetMGM

By name alone, BetMGM is able to capture a good chunk of the North American betting market. Of course, BetMGM is more than a name – offering quality odds, great live betting, and some great perks.

The site design and difficulty accessing customer service are some drawbacks – that could scare away new and inexperienced bettors. Overall this is an experienced American sportsbook catering to American bettors, though their expansion into Ontario is an interesting one. We’ll be very curious to see how they lay their stake in the local marketplace!

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Sophie Bryant

Sophie is a content writer and SEO Manager at Better Collective. Based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Sophie comes from a marketing strategy background and believes in writing high-quality, informative content that sports fans can count on! When she’s not writing, you can find Sophie somewhere in the great outdoors — on a bike, climbing a mountain, or with a beer in hand.