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BetMGM and Marriott Bonvoy players have another reason to keep a close eye on their accounts this summer. On June 2, 2026, the two brands rolled out the World’s Game Sweepstakes, a promotion that could send a lucky few on a VIP trip to New York City.
The grand prize: SI Beyond the Pitch at Cipriani Wall Street
Eligible players can win access to Sports Illustrated’s Beyond the Pitch, a star-studded soccer celebration set for July 18 at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan. The event is the culmination of a nationwide SI Beyond the Pitch series produced by Authentic Live and Medium Rare. The promotion is available across all eligible BetMGM markets, except Nevada, New York, Ontario and Puerto Rico.
The timing is significant. The 2026 FIFA World Cup — the first on US soil in over 30 years — spans the United States, Canada and Mexico, making this summer one of the biggest in the history of North American soccer.
How BetMGM players can win a NYC weekend
Players have until June 21, 2026, to submit entries. First, link your BetMGM Casino and Sportsbook account with your Marriott Bonvoy account, then place at least one qualifying bet of $10 or more. Each eligible wager earns one entry, and players can accumulate up to 25 entries per entry period. Winners are drawn weekly throughout the campaign.
Full prize breakdown: Travel, hotel, dinner and more
Ten grand prizes will be awarded, each including one guest. The full package covers VIP entry to the SI Beyond the Pitch event, round-trip travel to New York City — or up to $1,000 in withdrawable travel funds for select entry periods — and a three-night stay at the Moxy Lower East Side, a Marriott-branded lifestyle hotel in one of Manhattan’s most active neighborhoods. Dinner at L’Artusi Supper Club rounds out the grand prize experience.
Thirty runner-up prizes are also available, each worth $100 in sports betting bonuses. In addition, any player who earns at least one entry during any entry period receives 2,500 Marriott Bonvoy points.
What to expect at SI Beyond the Pitch on July 18
Sports Illustrated’s Beyond the Pitch is positioned as one of the summer’s premier soccer celebrations, blending soccer culture, entertainment and celebrity appearances. Rapper 50 Cent and DJ Diplo are both headlining the July 18 event at Cipriani Wall Street, a Lower Manhattan venue well known for high-profile gatherings.
In a news release, BetMGM Chief Revenue Officer Matt Prevost described the intent behind the promotion:
“At BetMGM, we’re always looking for ways to reward our players with legendary experiences they simply can’t get anywhere else. Partnering with Marriott Bonvoy for this event allows us to bring fans inside the velvet ropes during a once-in-a-generation moment on the global sports stage.”
Marriott International Vice President of Global Financial Partnerships Jamie Russo added that the collaboration is designed to give members access to exclusive events tied to major sporting moments. “This summer is going to be historic for soccer fans,” Russo said, “and through our collaboration with BetMGM, we’re bringing members to one of the most coveted events of the season.”
The loyalty partnership behind the sweepstakes
The sweepstakes builds on the rewards partnership BetMGM and Marriott Bonvoy launched in March 2024 — one of the first of its kind in the US sports betting industry. Through the collaboration, players in licensed states can link their accounts and earn BetMGM Rewards points through sports wagering and online casino activity, then convert those points directly into Marriott Bonvoy points.
Players can transfer up to 1 million BetMGM points to Marriott Bonvoy each year. Marriott’s network spans more than 30 hotel brands and over 10,000 destinations worldwide, making those points redeemable for free nights, upgrades and a wide range of travel perks. BetMGM currently operates across 30 US markets.
The World’s Game Sweepstakes adds a high-profile event to that existing rewards framework. Bottom line: a $10 bet could turn into a full NYC weekend.
