The relationship between gaming companies and leagues should not be mandated by the state, he said. Schippers said Penn “applauded” the agreement reached by MGM and the NBA. Leagues like the NBA had opposed the legalization of sports betting and asked states considering it to impose a tax on wagering that would be paid to the leagues. MGM did not state how much it is paying the NBA for the feed. MGM Resorts signed a deal Monday with the NBA, becoming the first gaming company to reach an agreement with a sports league on wagering.Īccording to the deal terms, MGM will receive access to the NBA data feed, and each will have the right to advertise on the other’s platforms. The NFL hasn’t been as receptive to the idea, he said. Schippers said the talks focus on access to data feeds and advertisement rights, among other things. The casino operator has been holding discussions with the NBA, MLB, NHL and PGA Tour, said Eric Schippers, senior vice president for public affairs for Penn. regional gaming company by states, said it is pursuing deals with sports leagues as it begins to expand wagering in more states.
Timothy Wilmott, president and CEO of Penn National Gaming, speaks during the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas in this file photo.
