Vanessa Hudgens signs deal to become celebrity ambassador for online sports betting operator BetMGM

Vanessa Hudgens was named on Thursday as a celebrity ambassador for BetMGM and will appear in upcoming campaigns for the sports betting operator.

The 33-year-old actress will also be featured in promotions and on social media for BetMGM’s iGaming and casino platforms, according to a press release.

“Vanessa Hudgens is exceptionally gifted and will play a key role in BetMGM’s continued evolution as an entertainment company,” Matt Prevost, BetMGM’s Chief Revenue Officer, said in a statement.

“We look forward to working with her and her support in our goal of reaching new audiences in unique and exciting ways,” he added.

The California resident’s signing comes amid an expensive ballot campaign that could bring legalized sports betting to the nation’s most populous state.

There are two sports betting questions about the November vote, and the campaign is the costliest battle in US history worth about $400 million.

Proposition 27 is supported by BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel and other national sports betting providers. The proposal would change state law to allow online sports betting for adults over the Internet and on phones or other mobile devices.

A rival proposal, backed by many Native American tribes, Proposition 26 would let people bet personally on sporting events at retail locations — tribal-run casinos and the state’s four licensed horse racing tracks.

Vanessa and her good friend Ashley Benson, 32, recently launched their own Margalicious Margarits line in collaboration with Thomas Ashbourne Craft Spirits.

They also teamed up with actress Rosario Dawson, 43, to create the margarita line.

Vanessa, Ashley and Rosario recently opened their doors to People about their joint venture and their longstanding friendship.

“These are women I love and admire,” said Vanessa. “I knew we’d be such a great team to put our heads together and create something that we’re really proud of and excited about.”

Vanessa and Ashley have been friends for years after they met when they met in acting classes and Rosario said the entertainment industry brought the three of them together.