A fledgling on-line sportsbook that had music star Nicki Minaj as an investor and model ambassador is closing store.
MaximBet introduced Wednesday that it is going to be winding down its enterprise.
“With regret, we’re informing customers that MaximBet is ceasing operations,” the sportsbook stated in an announcement. “Our priority now, in consultation with state regulators, is to wind down operations and help customers withdraw their funds and close accounts.”
“On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, MaximBet closed its sports betting operations and is no longer accepting deposits or wagers,” stated a discover on the sportsbook’s web site. “Customers can withdraw any deposited balances until Thursday, December 15, 2022. Any remaining player balances after this date will be refunded via check sent to the address on the account.”
The sportsbook was on-line in simply two states. Colorado gamers can log in to co.maximbet.com to withdraw. Indiana gamers can log in to maximbet.com/wager to withdraw.
“Open wagers will settle as per the MaximBet House Rules until Thursday, December 15, 2022, at which point they will be ‘cashed-out’ at current fair value market pricing and player balances will be returned via check,” the announcement additionally acknowledged.
Customers can contact buyer assist at assist@maximbet.com to void wagers and to request participant withdrawals.
Minaj was bullish on the sportsbook as just lately as June.
“Merging business savvy power moves with my natural, creative, sexy, fun, and fashion-forward expression is just so spot on as it relates to this partnership,” Minaj stated in an announcement. “I’m ready to fully step into my potential as a young, influential Queen and owner and open doors for others to dream big. Get ready for the sexy parties and remember: scared money don’t make NO MONEY!!!! HA!!! Place your bets!!!! Let’s GO!!!”
ZK International Group Co. (ZKIN) introduced that Minaj can be “bringing her artistry and influence to the world of sports betting” by means of a multi-year, international partnership with MaximBet, a ZKIN portfolio firm.
ZKIN invested $25 million into the sportsbook and owns 16% of the enterprise, in accordance with a press launch. Minaj was known as a “significant shareholder” in MaximBet.