Jun 8, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in game four of the 2018 NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Shamus/pool photo-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - MGM Resorts International MGM.N said on Tuesday it signed an agreement with the NBA to become the basketball league's first sports betting partner.

The multi-year deal with the NBA and WNBA will allow the casino chain to use their official names, logos and data streams across its hotels.

The agreement is for three years and at least $25 million, ESPN reported.

MGM shares rose 2.5 percent in late afternoon trading.

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