Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid renews BetMGM Partnership amid concerns over gambling advertising
Connor McDavid renews his partnership with BetMGM to promote responsible gambling amid criticism from health experts.Summary
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has renewed his multiyear partnership with BetMGM, announced on October 15. He will continue to appear in responsible gambling campaigns across broadcast, digital, and social media in Ontario. The partnership has drawn criticism from gambling-harm advocates and medical experts who argue that "responsible gambling" messaging is ineffective, especially after Ontario banned online gambling ads featuring athletes in 2024, only for such ads to bypass the ban by promoting responsible gaming features. McDavid will promote BetMGM's player-protection tools, and BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt praised the campaign's impact. McDavid emphasized discipline and smart decisions in both hockey and sports betting.
(Source：Times of India)