The loyalty programme behind BetMGM, a major MGM Resorts/Entain joint venture, with a documented data-breach history worth knowing about
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Pros
- Backed by Roar Digital LLC, a 50/50 joint venture of MGM Resorts and Entain - two of the largest gambling companies globally
- Regulated under genuine, individual US state gaming licences
- A real standout: West Virginia offer reaches up to $2,500 plus 50 free spins
- Large, well-capitalized operator with billions invested by both parent companies
Cons
- BetMGM itself suffered a 2022 data breach exposing 1.5 million+ customers' personal information, leading to lawsuits
- Parent company MGM Resorts separately suffered major 2019/2023 breaches, settled for $45 million
- Offer amount and terms vary significantly by state
- Only available in a limited set of regulated US states
Our verdict
MGM Rewards is the loyalty programme behind BetMGM, operated by Roar Digital LLC - a 50/50 joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Entain plc, two of the largest gambling companies in the world, each having invested well over $1.4 billion into the venture since it launched in 2018. New players in New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania get a 100% deposit match up to $1,000 plus $25, while West Virginia players get a genuinely larger offer, up to $2,500 plus $50 and 50 free spins. We want to report a real data-security history directly rather than omit it: BetMGM itself suffered a 2022 data breach exposing the personal information of more than 1.5 million customers, which led to multiple lawsuits filed in New Jersey alleging invasion of privacy and negligence. Separately - and distinctly - parent company MGM Resorts suffered its own major breaches in 2019 and again during a 10-day ransomware shutdown in September 2023 that cost the company roughly $100 million; MGM Resorts agreed to a $45 million settlement covering both of those parent-company incidents, with exposed data including Social Security numbers, passports and driver's licenses. A genuinely well-licensed, well-capitalized operator backed by two major companies - but the documented data-breach history at both the BetMGM and parent-company level is real and worth knowing before you share personal information here.
How we rated it
Bonuses & value (18%)7.8
A real standout: West Virginia's offer reaches up to $2,500 plus 50 free spins, well above the standard NJ/MI/PA tier.
Casino (36%)7.5
State-licensed operator backed by Roar Digital LLC, a major 50/50 joint venture between MGM Resorts and Entain, two of the largest gambling companies in the world.
Customer support (18%)6.8
No major documented complaint pattern found specifically about customer support responsiveness.
Trust & licensing (27%)5.5
Regulated under individual, genuine US state gaming licences, backed by two major operators. However, we found and must report a real data-security history: BetMGM itself suffered a 2022 breach exposing 1.5 million+ customers' personal information, leading to multiple lawsuits, and parent MGM Resorts separately suffered major 2019 and 2023 breaches that led to a $45 million settlement. We score trust conservatively given this documented pattern, even though both incidents predate this review.
Quick facts
| Operator | Roar Digital LLC (MGM Resorts + Entain, 50/50 JV since 2018) |
| Licensing | Individual US state gaming licences (NJ, MI, PA, WV) |
| BetMGM-specific breach | 2022 breach exposed 1.5M+ customers' data; multiple NJ lawsuits filed |
| Parent MGM Resorts breaches | Separate 2019 and 2023 breaches; $45M settlement covering both |
| Welcome bonus | NJ/MI/PA: 100% up to $1,000 + $25; WV: up to $2,500 + $50 + 50 FS |
How we verified this
The Roar Digital LLC joint-venture structure (MGM Resorts + Entain, 50/50, since July 2018) is corroborated across Entain's own investor communications and independent trade press. The BetMGM-specific 2022 data breach (1.5M+ customers, multiple NJ lawsuits) is drawn from independent class-action tracking (topclassactions.com), distinct from the separate 2019/2023 MGM Resorts parent-company breaches that led to a $45 million settlement (Insurance Journal, Cohen Milstein). We specifically distinguish which entity (BetMGM itself vs. parent MGM Resorts) was responsible for which breach rather than blending them into one vague claim.
Where MGM Rewards is licensed
MGM Rewards appears on the official register in 1 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
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About MGM Rewards
MGM Rewards is the loyalty layer of BetMGM, operated by Roar Digital LLC - a 50/50 MGM Resorts/Entain joint venture. We report a real data-security history directly: BetMGM itself suffered a 2022 breach affecting 1.5M+ customers (separate lawsuits), and parent MGM Resorts separately settled a $45M lawsuit over its own 2019/2023 breaches.
MGM Rewards FAQ
Is MGM Rewards/BetMGM licensed?
Yes - it operates under individual, genuine US state gaming licences (New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia), run by Roar Digital LLC, a 50/50 joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Entain plc.
Has BetMGM had a data breach?
Yes - BetMGM itself suffered a 2022 data breach that exposed the personal information of more than 1.5 million customers, leading to multiple lawsuits filed in New Jersey. This is separate from parent company MGM Resorts' own 2019 and 2023 breaches, which led to a distinct $45 million settlement.
Who owns BetMGM?
Roar Digital LLC, a 50/50 joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Entain plc, formed in July 2018, with each parent company having invested well over $1.4 billion into the venture.
What is the MGM Rewards welcome bonus?
In New Jersey, Michigan and Pennsylvania: a 100% deposit match up to $1,000 plus $25. In West Virginia: up to $2,500 plus $50 and 50 free spins, minimum deposit $10 across states.
Did MGM Resorts have a separate cyberattack?
Yes - parent company MGM Resorts suffered a major ransomware attack in September 2023 that shut down key systems for 10 days and cost the company roughly $100 million, on top of a 2019 breach; MGM Resorts agreed to a $45 million settlement covering both incidents.