Taco Bell's "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" Is Back -- And With More on the Line

The Taco Bell and BetMGM partnership means fans can now bet on who will steal that first base, becoming this year's Taco Hero and securing free tacos for America

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Oct 14, 2019, 12:00 ET

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the seventh year in a row, Taco Bell is giving fans across the country another reason to get excited for the World Series: free tacos. But this year, Taco Bell is raising the stakes again. By teaming up with BetMGM, operated by Roar Digital, BetMGM will offer sports and taco fans alike the chance to wager real money on what player they think will steal the first base of the World Series - an honor Taco Bell has dubbed, 'Taco Hero.'*

For the seventh year in a row, Taco Bell is giving fans across the country another reason to get excited for the World Series: free tacos.

This year, Taco Bell is raising the stakes again. By teaming up with BetMGM, operated by Roar Digital, BetMGM will offer sports and taco fans alike the chance to wager real money on what player they think will steal the first base of the World Series - an honor Taco Bell has dubbed, “Taco Hero.”

"When it comes to the World Series, rooting for that first stolen base and rejoicing for free tacos has really become the game within the game. So, teaming up with BetMGM to give fans a whole new way to participate in 'Steal A Base, Steal A Taco' felt like a natural extension for us," said Will Bortz, Director of Brand Partnerships and Sponsorships at Taco Bell. "We can't wait to see fans engage with the program like never before and, of course, we're excited to see if their predictions come true."

Fans looking to test their luck this October can participate at MGM Resorts in Nevada, Mississippi and New Jersey, or download the BetMGM digital app in New Jersey (playMGM in Nevada). BetMGM will post prop bets on October 14, before the end of the League Championship Series presented by GEICO, offering a list of active players from the four remaining playoff teams. BetMGM oddsmakers will use historical data and their odds-making process to post real odds, which will be updated as the Postseason progresses. But win or lose, everyone's a winner when free tacos are being offered.

"The 2019 World Series is certain to feature some of baseball's biggest stars and most recognized teams, along with millions of hungry baseball fans," said Matt Prevost, Chief Marketing Officer, Roar Digital. "Taco Bell's 'Steal a Base, Steal a Taco' promotion is one of the most talked about and engaging initiatives in all of sports, and we are thrilled to be taking part in this fun and interactive experience via our BetMGM app as well as at participating MGM Resorts."

The 2019 World Series presented by YouTube TV starts Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Once the first base is stolen in the World Series, Taco Bell will announce the redemption day for America to cash in on a free Nacho Cheese Doritos® Locos Tacos at all participating U.S. Taco Bell locations, while supplies last.

Fans that are registered users on Taco Bell's website or app can redeem their free Nacho Cheese Doritos® Locos Tacos online or via mobile (all day, redemption date to be confirmed). Offer excludes delivery. Offer excludes Nacho Cheese Doritos® Locos Tacos Supreme®. Limit one (1) free Nacho Cheese Doritos® Locos Tacos per person or registered account in the fifty (50) U.S. States and the District of Columbia. Check out www.TacoBell.com/StealATaco for full terms and conditions.

*Valid only in Nevada, Mississippi and New Jersey at MGM Sportsbooks and via the BetMGM App in New Jersey and the PlayMGM App in Nevada. Must be 21 or older. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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About Roar Digital

Roar Digital LLC is the US sports betting and online gaming venture, owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and GVC Holdings Plc (LSE: GVC). Based in New Jersey, the venture was established in July 2018 to create a world-class sports betting and online gaming platform in the United States, in order to take advantage of the new opportunities created by the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn the U.S. federal Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). Utilizing GVC's US-licensed, state-of-the-art proprietary technology platform, Roar Digital offers sports betting and online gaming via market leading brands including playMGM and partypoker. The venture will have exclusive access to MGM's U.S. land-based and online sports betting, major tournament poker, and online gaming businesses.

About MGM Resorts International

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 30 unique hotel and destination gaming offerings including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. Expanding throughout the U.S. and around the world, the company recently acquired the operations of Empire City Casino in New York and Hard Rock Rocksino in Ohio, which was rebranded as MGM Northfield Park. In 2018, MGM Resorts opened MGM Springfield in Massachusetts, MGM COTAI in Macau, and the first Bellagio-branded hotel in Shanghai. The 82,000 global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies®. For more information visit us at www.mgmresorts.com.

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