Sportsbook operators TAPPP and BetMGM introduce branded gift cards available in Ontario for sports betting enthusiasts
BetMGM, a leading iGaming operator, has made its debut in Canada by introducing branded retail gift cards for sports betting and online casino enthusiasts in Ontario. These gift cards are now available at 2,500 retail locations across the province, providing a secure and convenient method for funding gaming accounts.
The gift card program follows BetMGM’s successful U.S. launch in 2021, where it achieved a 99% redemption rate across 15 states. This initiative marks the first sportsbook-branded gift card available in the Canadian market, enhancing funding accessibility for BetMGM customers in Ontario’s robust iGaming sector.
Partnership with TAPPP
The gift cards are distributed by TAPPP, a company specializing in flexible payment options with an extensive retail network across the U.S. and Canada. In Ontario, BetMGM gift cards can be purchased at premier retailers and then activated securely by the user via PIN redemption.
Key Details
- Availability: The gift cards are available at 2,500 retail outlets throughout Ontario.
- Redemption: Secure PIN-based redemption to fund iGaming and sportsbook accounts.
- Weekly Limit: The weekly deposit limit for players using prepaid gift cards in Ontario is $250.
- Responsible Gaming: The cards support responsible gaming features integrated with BetMGM’s GameSense program.
- Payment Options: The gift cards are part of a wider BetMGM payment offering including credit/debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, and others.
A Convenient Payment Solution
This retail distribution represents a payment innovation in Canada’s gaming market and provides an additional convenient method for players to deposit funds into their BetMGM accounts. The availability of these gift cards is expected to provide a more secure and accessible method for funding gaming accounts for BetMGM players in Ontario.
Ontario is a robust market for sports betting and iGaming, with BetMGM as one of the top-tier operators, according to Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer, BetMGM. The introduction of these gift cards is a significant expansion for BetMGM in the Canadian market, marking a step forward in its mission to provide a seamless and enjoyable gaming experience for its customers.
[1] BetMGM Press Release, "BetMGM Introduces Retail Gift Cards to Ontario's iGaming Market," [date], [link] [2] TAPPP Press Release, "TAPPP Partners with BetMGM to Bring Retail Gift Cards to Ontario," [date], [link] [3] H2 Gambling Capital Report, "Market Size and Growth Rates in Regulated Markets," [date], [link]
- BetMGM, in partnership with TAPPP, introduces sports betting and online casino gift cards in Ontario, making it the first sportsbook-branded gift card available in Canada.
- The gift cards are now available at 2,500 retail locations across Ontario, providing a secure and convenient method for funding BetMGM iGaming and sportsbook accounts.
- The weekly deposit limit for players using prepaid gift cards in Ontario is $250, and the cards support responsible gaming features integrated with BetMGM’s GameSense program.
- Ontarians can now deposit funds into their BetMGM accounts more securely and accessibly with the assistance of the TAPPP-distributed gift cards, marking a significant expansion for BetMGM in the Canadian market.
