BetVictor Partners with Tracy McGrady

BetVictor has teamed up with Toronto Raptors legend Tracy McGrady as the group's newest Safer Gambling Ambassador.

Andrew Reid

Last Updated: October 25, 2024 2:12 PM EDT • 2 minute read

Orlando Magic former guard Tracy McGrady looks on from the sidelines as we look at the details of his partnership with BetVictor. — Orlando Magic former guard Tracy McGrady looks on from the sidelines during a game of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Photo by: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images.

One of our best live betting sites has made a splash with a new partner.

BetVictor has teamed up with Toronto Raptors legend Tracy McGrady to become the brands Canadian Safe Gambling Ambassador. BVGroup, BetVictor's parent company, hope that having such a recognizable face can help promote its responsible gambling practices and raise awareness of safe gambling behaviors.

McGrady commented, “I’m delighted to continue my close partnership with BVGroup and become BetVictor’s Safer Gambling Ambassador in Canada.”

Who is Tracy McGrady?

McGrady had a long NBA career, spanning 16 years. Only three of those were spent with the Toronto Raptors after being drafted in the first round by the team in 1997.

His presence with the club has extended far beyond that timeframe.

McGrady teamed with his cousin Vince Carter in Toronto, leading the franchise to its first playoff berth in 1999-2000.

The seven-time All-Star and two-time scoring champion played for the Raptors, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, and San Antonio Spurs. He also had a spell with the Qingdao Eagles of the Chinese Basketball Association, who retired his number after two seasons with the club.

BetVictor

BetVictor is licensed in the Ontario sports betting market and has established itself as one of the best sportsbooks in Canada.

The company was founded in 1946 in the United Kingdom, offering horse racing and sports betting. Over the years it has also expanded in various jurisdictions to include casino games, virtual sports, and more. In North America its known for offering awesome Canadian sportsbook promos and BetVictor promo codes.

The operator offers an array of responsible gambling supports, including deposit limits, self-exclusion options, time management tools, and product restrictions.

The CCO of BVGroup, Brent Almeida, commented to BetVictor, “We are thrilled to have signed Tracy McGrady to BetVictor to promote Safer Gambling. Tracy is a perfect role model, with an amazing career across 16 seasons in the NBA. Aligning with him is a perfect fit for the BetVictor brand.”

Written by:
Andrew Reid

Andrew is a Publishing Editor at Sportsbook Review. He graduated from Acadia University with a degree in Kinesiology, working as a personal trainer and in injury rehab, and then attended the College of Sports Media in Toronto to attain a diploma in Radio and Television Sports Broadcasting. Andrew has been involved in the sports betting and fantasy sports space since joining the FNTSY Sports Network in 2014, where he worked as a producer, director, and occasional on-air talent on various shows focusing on sports betting and DFS content. Prior to joining SBR, he spent multiple years with the USA Today Network as an editor and writer. Living in Newfoundland, Andrew frequents grey market sportsbooks, but in the past, when he's lived in regulated areas, he's become well-versed with all of our best sportsbooks. As strictly a casual bettor, he enjoys making touchdown parlays with friends (bro-lays), sweating out golf cut parlays during majors, playing same-game parlays for fun, and chasing long-shot bets. He also enjoys using sportsbooks that have solid iGaming and casino platforms. As the old guy on staff, he has an affinity for industry news, which confuses some, but shh ... quiet ... the news is on.