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NBC SPORTS AND BETMGM LAUNCH PARTNERSHIP TO FEATURE BETTING INTEGRATIONS DURING NFL SEASON

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STAMFORD, Conn. (Sept. 21, 2022) – NBC Sports and BetMGM, a leading sports betting operator, today announced a new partnership for the 2022 NFL season, highlighted by weekly integrations on Football Night in America (FNIA) and content across other NBC Sports platforms.

BetMGM integrations on FNIA, the most-watched studio show in sports, will include a weekly segment hosted by former NFL quarterback Chris Simms and sports betting and fantasy pioneer Matthew Berry, which highlights storylines and betting odds for the upcoming Sunday Night Football game on NBC, Peacock and Universo. Real-time betting odds on the scoring ticker during FNIA also will be showcased. Peacock Sunday Night Football Final, an NFL postgame show produced by NBC Sports, will also go deep on the storylines and BetMGM betting lines that proved prominent during the matchup.

“The biggest goal of our partnerships is to reach, resonate and engage with fans, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to work with the talented team at NBC Sports to do just that this NFL season,” said Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer, BetMGM. “We look forward to bringing football fans nationwide insights from the BetMGM trading team, as well as entertaining segments that showcase the excitement of betting with BetMGM.”

Other highlights from today’s announcement, include:

    • BetMGM integrations in all Berry-hosted content across various NBC Sports platforms, including the highly rated Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry – one of the top sports podcasts on both iTunes and Spotify – weekdays at Noon ET on Peacock; and Fantasy Football Pregame with Matthew Berry, Sundays at 11 a.m. ET on Peacock with NBC-owned stations broadcasting the Noon ET hour on many NFL Sundays.
    • Additional integrations within Berry’s social media platforms throughout the NFL season, as well providing BetMGM’s platforms with access to Berry for curated boosts.
    • BetMGM integrations within content hosted by Chris Simms, including on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast, as well on his social platforms throughout the 2022 NFL season and during the 2023 NFL Draft.

 

“As we continue to innovate within the rapidly growing sports-betting marketplace, this new partnership with BetMGM will allow NBC Sports to engage more fans across multiple platforms and through our comprehensive content, led by Matthew Berry,” said Will McIntosh, President, NBC Sports Next & Fandango. “We’re looking forward to collaborating with BetMGM and are excited about the future activation opportunities this partnership will present.”

Complementing the BetMGM integrations, NBC Sports EDGE, part of the NBC Sports portfolio and one of the internet’s highest-trafficked betting and fantasy sports informational websites, will continue to provide content highlighting the players and storylines impacting the football season on Peacock and across NBC Sports digital platforms.

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JAY CROUCHER JOINS NBC SPORTS AS LEAD BETTING ANALYST

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Croucher Co-Hosts Peacock’s ‘Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry,’ ‘Fantasy Football Pregame with Matthew Berry,’ and NBC Sports EDGE’s ‘Bet the Edge’ Podcast 

A Former Sportsbook Head Trader, Croucher will Contribute to Sports Betting Coverage Across NBC Sports

STAMFORD, Conn. (Sept. 14, 2022) – Jay Croucher, who has built a strong betting following in the U.S. as head of trading for PointsBet, has joined NBC Sports full time as a betting analyst.

As lead betting analyst, Croucher will share his expertise on all things sports betting, from futures to finding value in the daily and weekly markets across all sports. Croucher made his first official appearance today as co-host of Bet the Edge, NBC Sports EDGE’s daily sports betting podcast, on the NFL on NBC YouTube channel and available for download on all major podcast platforms. In addition to Bet the Edge, he regularly joins Matthew Berry as a co-host of Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry, weekdays at Noon ET on Peacock and Fantasy Football Pregame with Matthew Berry, Sundays at 11 a.m. ET on Peacock.

Additionally, Croucher will contribute to written content for NBC Sports EDGE’s website and social platforms, as well as contribute to sports betting coverage by NBC Sports’ regional networks and local NBC stations.

“We’re excited to add an analyst with Jay’s credentials as a former head trader of a sportsbook,” said NBC Sports Executive Producer Sam Flood. “His perspective in breaking down betting lines will help us tell the story of each game from a unique angle.”

Croucher has become a familiar contributor on NBC Sports EDGE shows and podcasts, joining frequently as part of NBC Sports’ strategic partnership with PointsBet. A native of Australia, Croucher moved to the U.S. in 2019, halfway through his five-year tenure as head of trading for PointsBet. Previously, he worked in Australia as a lawyer. Along with fantasy sports commentator and industry pioneer Berry, who joined NBC Sports in August, Croucher will help continue to bolster the burgeoning betting and gaming area within the NBC Sports Next subdivision.

“NBC has been the leader in innovating with betting content integrations on U.S. television, so when the opportunity arose to join the team, it was an easy choice,” Croucher said. “Sports betting is my language. I believe that it enhances our understanding of the sports we love and will continue to grow and add another compelling layer to sports broadcasts, and I can’t wait to be a part of that across NBC’s platforms.”

Sunday Night Football continues this week on Sunday, Sept. 18, as Aaron Rodgers and the Packers host Justin Fields and the NFC North rival Bears from Lambeau Field at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC, Peacock and Universo. Football Night in America begins Sunday at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

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NBC SPORTS’ CHRIS SIMMS JOINS POINTSBET TO COLLABORATE ON SPORTS BETTING CONTENT

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DENVER and STAMFORD, Conn. — October 28, 2021 — PointsBet, a premier global online gaming operator and the official sports betting partner of NBC Sports, today announced a partnership with NFL and college football analyst Chris Simms to create unique and authentic betting content for distribution across NBC Sports and PointsBet platforms.

Simms, who played eight NFL seasons following a four-year career at the University of Texas, will create sports betting content around the NFL beginning this week. He will offer in-depth film breakdowns on teams and players, offering greater insight for those looking to bet on NFL games and player props. PointsBet will also incorporate a weekly betting segment in the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast.

“PointsBet’s philosophy is to work with the best talent in the industry, and Chris is the perfect addition to our team,” said PointsBet USA CEO Johnny Aitken. “With a presence across multiple platforms in the NBC Sports universe, he will help to develop up-to-date and entertaining betting segments that will reach beyond our key demographics. As the amount of in-play betting increases, today’s users of the PointsBet app are looking for the kind of insight and information that someone with his experience can offer.”

Simms’ betting content will help PointsBet users Live Your Bet Life™ and enhance the sporting experience while showcasing our easy-to-use interface and lightning-fast app. Backed by our market-leading technology infrastructure, category-leading in-game betting capabilities, and strategic approach to the competitive sports betting space, PointsBet is bringing the game to bettors like never before, regardless of your skill level.

NFL betting content created by Simms is the latest collaboration between PointsBet and NBC Sports. This season, PointsBet launched integrations on the Football Night in America studio show and the Peacock Sunday Night Football Final postgame show. In addition, NBC Sports EDGE, part of the NBC Sports Next portfolio and one of the internet’s highest-trafficked fantasy sports and gaming websites, is providing more football content this season than ever before across Peacock and NBC Sports Digital platforms. NBC Sports EDGE’s shows include Bet the Edge: Blitzing the Board, which features guest appearances from PointsBet’s Head Oddsmaker Jay Croucher and Senior Editor Teddy Greenstein, and streams on Peacock’s NBC Sports channel on Fridays at 7 p.m. ET and Sundays at noon ET.

Viewers can also enjoy the Sunday Night 7 free-to-play NFL game on the NBC Sports Predictor app powered by PointsBet. The app allows viewers to participate in a seven-question contest focused on the upcoming game featuring a $100,000 jackpot.

“We’re excited to have Chris’ perspective and insight across our sports betting content,” said Will McIntosh, EVP, Digital & Sports Consumer Business, NBC Sports Next. “This is a great fit and opportunity to further engage viewers, given Chris’ popular rankings and analysis of teams and players.”

Simms provides analysis across numerous NBC Sports programs and platforms, including Football Night in America, the most-watched weekly studio show in sports. He also co-hosts Pro Football Talk with Mike Florio, Peacock Sunday Night Football Final with Kathryn Tappen, and is the host of Chris Simms Unbuttoned, an NFL and college football program exclusively for NBC Sports’ digital, social and audio platforms.

About PointsBet

PointsBet is a corporate bookmaker listed on the Australian Stock Exchange with operations in Australia, the United States, Canada and Ireland. PointsBet has developed a scalable cloud-based wagering platform through which it offers its clients innovative sports and racing wagering products, advance deposit wagering on racing (ADW) and iGaming.

 

About NBC Sports Next

NBC Sports Next is a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in sports and technology within its three groups: Youth & Recreational Sports, Golf, and Betting & Gaming. NBC Sports Next, known for its sports technology product innovation, equips more than 30MM players, coaches, athletes, sports administrators and fans in 40 countries with more than 25 sports solution products, including SportsEngine, a youth sports club, league and team management platform; GolfNow, the leading online tee time marketplace and provider of golf course operations technology and services; GolfPass the ultimate golf membership that connects golfers to exclusive content, tee time credits, coaching, tips and other benefits; TeamUnify, swim team management services; GoMotion,  sports and fitness business software solutions; and NBC Sports Edge, (formerly Rotoworld) a leading platform for fantasy sports information and betting-focused tools. NBC Sports Next is fueled by its mission to innovate, create larger-than-life events and connect with sports fans through technology to provide the ultimate in immersive experiences.

NBC SPORTS EDGE’S “BRACKETS AND BETS: TOURNAMENT PREVIEW” COLLEGE BASKETBALL SHOW PREMIERES LIVE THIS MONDAY, MARCH 15 AT NOON ET ON NBC SPORTS DIGITAL CHANNELS

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Live Show Features Bracket Breakdowns, Betting Analysis & More for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament

Sara Perlman Hosts Alongside Analysts Drew Dinsick, Vaughn Dalzell and Corey Parson

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 12, 2021 – NBC Sports EDGE presents its first-ever NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament betting show, “Brackets and Bets: Tournament Preview,” this Monday, March 15 at Noon ET, streaming live on NBC Sports’ YouTube channel, @NBCSportsBet on Twitter, and NBC Sports EDGE’s Facebook page.

The live show will feature bracket breakdowns and betting analysis, including game-specific bets, ahead of the first round of the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament, which begins Thursday, March 18, as well as futures bets for the Final Four and more.

NBC Sports EDGE’s Sara Perlman serves as host, and will be joined by analysts Drew Dinsick, Vaughn Dalzell, and Corey Parson. PointsBet Senior Editor Teddy Greenstein will also provide insights.

All betting odds and information will be provided exclusively by PointsBet Sportsbook, the official sports betting partner of NBC Sports.

COMMENTATORS

    • Host: Sara Perlman
    • Analysts: Drew Dinsick, Vaughn Dalzell, Corey Parson, and Teddy Greenstein

HOW TO WATCH – MONDAY, MARCH 15

 

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FIRST-EVER “NBC SPORTS EDGE BETCAST” GOLF COMPANION SHOW DEBUTS THIS THURSDAY, FEB. 4 ON PEACOCK PREMIUM

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Unique Second-Screen Golf Betting Experience on Peacock Premium Debuts This Week – Feb. 4-7 – Alongside GOLF Channel and NBC Coverage of Waste Management Phoenix Open

PointsBet Sportsbook to Provide Extensive/Exclusive Tournament Odds, Including Wide Range of Bet Types

Commentators: Steve Burkowski, George Savaricas and Matt Ginella Live from Famed 16th Hole; Teddy Greenstein & Jay Croucher from PointsBet

STAMFORD, Conn.– February 2, 2021 – The first-ever betting companion show during a PGA TOUR event – a live second-screen experience entitled NBC Sports Edge BetCast – debuts this Thursday, Feb. 4 at 3:45 p.m. ET on Peacock Premium.

The show – a collaboration by NBC Sports, the PGA TOUR and PointsBet – will premiere on Peacock Premium alongside NBC Sports’ afternoon telecasts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open on GOLF Channel and NBC this Thursday, Feb. 4 through Sunday, Feb. 7 at TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course. PointsBet is the official sports betting partner of NBC Sports, and an official betting operator of the PGA TOUR.Presented across 10 afternoon hours – 2.5 hours in each of the four tournament rounds – the show will primarily follow a dedicated BetCast-exclusive featured group throughout the round each day, while also highlighting exciting moments, notable shots, and compelling storylines from around the course.

NBC Sports Edge BetCast Show Schedule on Peacock Premium

Thursday, Feb. 4 3:45-6:15 p.m. ET
Friday, Feb. 5 3:45-6:15 p.m. ET
Saturday, Feb. 6 2:00-4:30 p.m. ET
Sunday, Feb. 7 2:00-4:30 p.m. ET

 

From a GOLF Channel Live studio set overlooking the famed, par-3 16th hole, Steve Burkowski, George Savaricas, and Matt Ginella will offer commentary and will be joined via remote by PointsBet Senior Editor and former Chicago Tribune writer Teddy Greenstein to analyze the Waste Management Phoenix Open and discuss the outcomes of potential bets using PointsBet Sportsbook odds. The conversation will highlight the probability of specific scores and shots throughout the tournament and explain how golfers’ odds change throughout. In addition, PointsBet’s head trader Jay Croucher will join from PointsBet’s new U.S. headquarters in Denver to offer an inside look at the way markets are created and provide up-to-the-minute market changes.

PointsBet, will offer more than 500 “bet types” for this event, including:

    • Outright Tournament Winner
    • First/Second/Third Round Leader
    • Cutline Make/Miss & Score
    • Head-to-Head Tournament Matchups (72-holes)
    • Tournament Scoring Props (Winning score/margin of victory/playoff)
    • Daily 3-ball Matchups
    • Hole-in-one markets for tournament & 16th Hole
    • Closest to the pin on 16th Hole
    • BetCast Featured Group Scoring
    • Featured Players Hole Scoring
    • Featured Players Longest Drive
    • Featured Group Drive the Green on 17
    • Featured Group Combined Scoring

 

BetCast will have data-rich companion graphics, highlighting players’ scores and position, odds on props, and integration of tournament leaderboards and odds. All betting odds and information will be provided exclusively by PointsBet Sportsbook.

Highlights of Peacock Premium’s live sports offerings include Premier League, a new primetime Sunday NFL Wild Card playoff game, Olympics and Paralympics coverage, U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and Ryder Cup golf, plus the  Peacock Originals Lost Speedways, hosted by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and In Deep with Ryan Lochte.

Viewers can sign up for Peacock Premium at peacocktv.com. Peacock is currently available on the Roku platform; Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD; Google platforms and devices including Android™, Android TV™ devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices; Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X; Sony PlayStation4 and PlayStation 4 Pro; and VIZIO SmartCast™ TVs and LG Smart TVs. Comcast’s eligible Xfinity X1 and Flex customers, as well as eligible Cox Contour customers, enjoy Peacock Premium included with their service at no additional cost.

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NBC SPORTS, PGA TOUR, AND POINTSBET TO PRESENT FIRST-EVER GOLF BETTING COMPANION SHOW LIVE VIA “NBC SPORTS EDGE BETCAST” ON PEACOCK PREMIUM

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Unique Second-Screen Golf Betting Experience on Peacock Premium to Debut Feb. 4-7 Alongside GOLF Channel and NBC Coverage of Waste Management Phoenix Open

PointsBet Sportsbook to Provide Extensive/Exclusive Tournament Odds

10 Hours of NBC Sports Edge BetCast Coverage Across Four Days of the Tournament

STAMFORD, Conn. – January 25, 2021 – NBC Sports, the PGA TOUR and PointsBet today announced the first-ever betting companion show during a PGA TOUR event – a live second-screen experience entitled NBC Sports Edge BetCast, which will be available on Peacock Premium. PointsBet is the official sports betting partner of NBC Sports, and an official betting operator of the PGA TOUR.

The debut presentation of the NBC Sports Edge BetCast will premiere on Peacock Premium alongside NBC Sports’ telecasts of the Waste Management Phoenix Open on GOLF Channel and NBC from Thursday, Feb. 4 through Sunday, Feb. 7 at TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course.

“We are excited to debut this unique betting show with our partners at the PGA TOUR and PointsBet,” said David Preschlack, President, NBC Sports Regional Networks, and Executive Vice President, Content Strategy, NBC Sports Group. “With TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course as the backdrop, we look forward to a compelling sports betting presentation on Peacock Premium as a companion to watching the world’s best golfers competing on some of the most iconic holes on the PGA TOUR.”

“The NBC Sports Edge BetCast stream on Peacock Premium is another step forward for our sports betting strategy,” said Norb Gambuzza, PGA TOUR Senior Vice President, Media and Gaming. “We are extremely excited to produce and distribute specialized betting content as a companion to our linear and digital coverage with our partners at NBC Sports and PointsBet. As we continue to embrace sports betting, the TOUR will continue to innovate and find new ways to engage fans around the world.”

“The PointsBet team is thrilled to work alongside our partners in NBC Sports and the PGA TOUR to bring to life a very engaging and unique sports betting production,” said Johnny Aitken, PointsBet USA CEO. “We all recognize that golf is ripe for sports betting innovation, and at PointsBet, we control our destiny when it comes to building the best golf betting experience in the world with our fully owned and operated technology platform. We are excited to highlight our golf product via the NBC Sports Edge BetCast stream and show golf fans our market-leading offering.”

NBC Sports Edge BetCast will provide a second-screen experience for Peacock Premium viewers. BetCast will offer an opportunity to watch along with an engaging group of commentators, who analyze the Waste Management Phoenix Open as they discuss the outcomes of potential bets using PointsBet Sportsbook odds. The discussion will highlight the probability of specific scores and shots throughout the tournament and explain how golfers’ odds change throughout.

Presented across 10 afternoon hours – 2.5 hours in each of the four tournament rounds – the show will primarily follow a dedicated BetCast-exclusive featured group throughout the round each day, while also highlighting exciting moments, notable shots, and compelling storylines from around the course. A BetCast host and two analysts will be on the GOLF Channel Live studio set overlooking the famed, par-3 16th hole. Coverage will also feature a PointsBet Sportsbook oddsmaker at their trading desk.

BetCast will have data-rich companion graphics, highlighting players’ scores and position, odds on props, and integration of tournament leaderboards and odds. All betting odds and information will be provided exclusively by PointsBet Sportsbook.

Highlights of Peacock Premium’s live sports offerings include Premier League, a new primetime Sunday NFL Wild Card playoff game, Olympics and Paralympics coverage, U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and Ryder Cup golf, plus the  Peacock Originals Lost Speedways, hosted by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and In Deep with Ryan Lochte.

Viewers can sign up for Peacock Premium at peacocktv.com. Peacock is currently available on the Roku platform; Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD; Google platforms and devices including Android™, Android TV™ devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices; Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X; Sony PlayStation4 and PlayStation 4 Pro; and VIZIO SmartCast™ TVs and LG Smart TVs. Comcast’s eligible Xfinity X1 and Flex customers, as well as eligible Cox Contour customers, enjoy Peacock Premium included with their service at no additional cost.

This partnership and subsequent activation with NBC Sports and PointsBet is the latest in a string of progressive and industry-leading sports betting initiatives by the TOUR. Following the Supreme Court’s decision that overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018, the TOUR instituted a robust integrity program in collaboration with Genius Sports. The TOUR is also a Platinum Member of the National Council on Problem Gambling.

 

About NBC Sports Group:
NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. The sports media company consists of NBC Sports, NBC Olympics, NBCSN, GOLF Channel, Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, NBC Sports Regional Networks, NBC Sports Audio Network and NBC Sports Digital, which includes NBCSports.com, NBCOlympics.com, GolfChannel.com, the digital assets of the NBC Sports Regional Networks, Rotoworld, the NBC Sports Talk franchise, multiple apps, and two transactional sports businesses, GolfNow and SportsEngine, and a direct-to-consumer product NBC Sports Gold. NBC Sports Group possesses an unparalleled collection of media rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the NFL, NHL, NASCAR, INDYCAR, PGA TOUR, The R&A, PGA of America, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, Tour de France, French Open, and many more.

About PGA TOUR
By showcasing golf’s greatest players, the PGA TOUR engages, inspires and positively impacts our fans, partners and communities worldwide.

The PGA TOUR, headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, co-sanctions tournaments on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR Latinoamérica, Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada and PGA TOUR Series-China. Members on the PGA TOUR represent the world’s best players, hailing from 29 countries and territories (94 members are from outside the United States). Worldwide, PGA TOUR tournaments are broadcast to 212 countries and territories in 23 languages. Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations to maximize charitable giving and to date tournaments across all Tours have generated more than $3.2 billion.

Fans can follow the PGA TOUR on PGATOUR.COM, the No. 1 site in golf, on the PGA TOUR app and on social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram (in English, Spanish and Korean), LinkedIn, Twitter, WeChat, Weibo, Toutiao and Douyin.

About PointsBet:
PointsBet is one of the fastest growing sportsbooks in the country and is rapidly expanding its U.S. footprint, currently bringing its best-in-class proprietary technology, modernized and premium brand mentality, expert trading practices, and proven growth marketing strategies to the burgeoning sports betting markets of Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and New Jersey. Originally founded in Australia, PointsBet is a cutting-edge bookmaker that prides itself on having the quickest and most user-friendly app (iOS and Android) while also providing the best content and experience for sports bettors. PointsBet is the only U.S. online bookmaker to offer PointsBetting – a unique and innovative way to bet – and has also introduced a slew of well-received, bettor-first initiatives, including: Good Karma Payouts, which provides bettors relief in the event of unlikely circumstances that sway the fate of the game, and Early Payouts. PointsBet offers the most markets on all four major U.S. sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL) and PointsBetting in the world. For more information, visit www.PointsBet.com.

 

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NBC SPORTS AND BOOM SPORTS EXTEND PARTNERSHIP FOR FREE-TO-PLAY GAMES

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Free-To-Play NBC Sports Predictor App Will Expand Game Offerings Over Next Two Years

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 19, 2021 – NBC Sports and Boom Sports today announced a multi-year partnership renewal for Boom Sports to continue as NBC Sports’ free-to-play gaming technology partner.

With the extension, NBC Sports Predictor, the highly-rated free-to-play sports gaming app, will expand its total game offerings over the next two years, and will begin to integrate PointsBet odds into gameplay. PointsBet is the official sports betting partner of NBC Sports.

Kicking off the new slate of games, a new basketball predictor game is set to launch in the first quarter of 2021 with two contests per week running through the post-season.

NBC Sports Predictor launched in December 2018 with Premier League Pick ‘Em as its first game, and has since expanded with NASCAR and Golf Pick ‘Em games and the Sunday Night 7 Football game.

Premier League Pick ‘Em continues with a contest every Matchweek through the end of the season and Golf Pick ‘Em returns in February at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. To participate in this week’s contests, click here.

To date, the NBC Sports Predictor app has more than 1.5 million downloads, more than 20 million contest entries, and has awarded more than $3 million in cash prizes to fans.

“We’re excited to renew this partnership with Boom and continue to build upon the success we’ve had together,” said Nicolina O’Rorke, Senior Vice President, NBC Sports Group Enterprises, Betting & Gaming. “This partnership allows us to grow our gaming and betting portfolios with first-class technology, giving fans the best possible experience.”

“NBC Sports Predictor has changed how viewers interact with live sports,” said Steve Murphy, co-founder and CEO of Boom Sports. “We’re thrilled to help NBC Sports continue to be a leader in sports gaming with our platform and innovative games.”

The NBC Sports Predictor app is available in the App Store and Google Play Store and at NBCSports.com/Predictor.

About NBC Sports Group:

NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. The sports media company consists of NBC Sports, NBC Olympics, NBCSN, GOLF Channel, Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, NBC Sports Regional Networks, NBC Sports Audio Network and NBC Sports Digital, which includes NBCSports.com, NBCOlympics.com, GolfChannel.com, the digital assets of the NBC Sports Regional Networks, Rotoworld, the NBC Sports Talk franchise, multiple apps, and two transactional sports businesses, GolfNow and SportsEngine, and a direct-to-consumer product NBC Sports Gold. NBC Sports Group possesses an unparalleled collection of media rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the NFL, NHL, NASCAR, INDYCAR, PGA TOUR, The R&A, PGA of America, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, Tour de France, French Open, and many more.

About Boom Sports

Boom Sports is a leader in the emerging US online gaming industry. Building and operating world-class free-to-play gaming products and real-money casino games for regulated jurisdictions, Boom prides itself on delivering premium, innovative, and accessible games that will entertain and engage millions of fans. Boom leverages its proprietary technology, game stack, and games-as-a-service platform to partners in media, sports, retail and gaming.

Disclaimer: The NBC Sports Predictor Platform and Contests are not in any way affiliated with, or administered or endorsed by Android or Apple. Information on scoring, prizing, and Official Rules can be found here and in the NBC Sports Predictor app.

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FOOTBALL AND BETTING ANALYST WARREN SHARP JOINS NBC SPORTS

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Articles & Videos Providing Unique Insights Will Be Hosted on Rotoworld.com & NBCSports.com

Sharp Will Make Appearances Across NBC Sports’ National and Regional Linear Shows

STAMFORD, Conn. – Sept. 10, 2020 – Football and betting analyst Warren Sharp is joining NBC Sports to provide unique insights and analysis across multiple platforms, it was announced today.

Sharp, a leader in advanced analytics for professional football, will create written content and videos on Rotoworld.com and NBCSports.com, where it will be available for free. Using his innovative analytics systems, Sharp will provide NBC Sports’ audience with unmatched, actionable analysis for all things football.

In addition to his written and digital work, Sharp will also make television appearances across NBC Sports’ national and regional linear shows.

“I am incredibly excited to begin sharing my football analytics and betting insights at NBC Sports, the home of Sunday Night Football and many legendary football voices,” Sharp said.  “I have to pinch myself knowing that I soon will be able to share my own voice on such a large and respected platform.”

Sharp’s work in football analytics has earned industry recognition, including invitations to speak at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. Sharp has also worked as an analytics consultant for multiple professional football teams, where his contributions have focused on increasing efficiency, in-game decision making and situational game management.

Sharp’s first content for NBC Sports includes season previews for every NFL team, broken down by division, and is now available on Rotoworld.com/Bet.

Additional betting resources are now available through Rotoworld’s new sports betting-focused subscription plan, EDGE+ BET, which offers tools for football, baseball, basketball, hockey, college football, and college basketball. With free access through September 28, EDGE+ BET includes new tools such as the EDGE Finder, which provides access to a massive database of historical statistics and betting odds, and the Top Trends feature, which finds historically profitable trends whose criteria match those of upcoming games.

On Aug. 27, NBCUniversal and PointsBet announced a multi-year partnership by which PointsBet becomes the official sports betting partner of NBC Sports.

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POINTSBET BECOMES OFFICIAL SPORTS BETTING PARTNER OF NBC SPORTS IN MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH NBCUNIVERSAL

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NBC Sports to Provide PointsBet With Premium Media and Marketing Opportunities Across Linear & Digital Platforms

NBC Sports Regional Sports Networks to Feature Exclusive Multiplatform Gameday Integrations

STAMFORD, Conn. – August 27, 2020 – NBCUniversal and PointsBet today announced a multi-year partnership by which PointsBet becomes the official sports betting partner of NBC Sports.

As part of the agreement, NBC Sports — home to many of sports’ most iconic and influential moments over the past century — will provide PointsBet with year-round, multi-platform media and marketing opportunities across its unmatched portfolio of events.

Additional highlights of today’s agreement, which will take effect immediately:

    • PointsBet will be incorporated in exclusive multiplatform gameday integrations across the eight NBC Sports Regional Networks, which are the exclusive regional homes to MLB, NBA and NHL teams, and deliver more than 2,200 live sporting events.
    • PointsBet becomes an official partner of the NBC Sports Predictor app, which has more than 1.1 million downloads and is currently home to free-to-play games for four sports (football, golf, Premier League soccer, and NASCAR). With the new partnership, the offering of games in Predictor will be expanded, integrating PointsBet content throughout.
    • Exclusive PointsBet odds integrations will be incorporated into Rotoworld, NBC Sports’ fantasy and sports betting digital property which has been a market leader for two decades. Rotoworld provides fantasy and betting tools, plus daily insights and analysis on NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, college football, golf, Premier League, and NASCAR.
    • Exclusive multi-platform integrations with NBC Sports’ leading consumer golf brands Golfnow, serving a highly active database of avid and casual golfers inside the world’s largest tee-time marketplace; and Golfpass, the only comprehensive digital golf membership that delivers exclusive video and instructional content, and other benefits tailored to the modern golfer’s lifestyle.
    • PointsBet features full Spanish-language functionality, and will reach Hispanic sports fans via Telemundo Deportes and Telemundo broadcast stations.
    • PointsBet will be the exclusive provider of odds, props and trends for NBCSN and GOLF Channel and their digital properties, as well as Peacock, NBCUniversal’s new streaming service, and NBC Sports Podcasts.

 

“We are excited to begin this partnership with PointsBet, which will deliver unmatched sports betting engagement opportunities across multiple platforms,” said David Preschlack, President, NBC Sports Regional Networks, and Executive Vice President, Content Strategy, NBC Sports Group. “For NBCUniversal and PointsBet, this agreement provides considerable opportunities in the fast-growing sports betting marketplace, which is unique to this extensive and robust, multi-year arrangement. Looking ahead, we’re also excited about the significant activation opportunities that will come to fruition as sports betting continues to proliferate across the U.S.”

PointsBet Managing Director and Group CEO Sam Swanell said becoming the exclusive, official sports betting partner of NBC Sports is transformational for PointsBet:

“NBC Sports, an iconic brand and holder of the largest sports audience in the U.S., brings significant credibility and trust to PointsBet’s operations. Through the NBC Sports partnership, PointsBet gains access to market-leading linear assets which span 184 million viewers and digital assets which span 60 million monthly active users. These assets will act as the cornerstone of our marketing strategy and combined with our in-house technology and products, as well as our talented and experienced team, will deliver outstanding client acquisition and retention efficiency as we scale rapidly over the next five years. NBCUniversal’s decision to take an equity stake in PointsBet illustrates the alignment of our strategies, the trust across teams, and our shared belief that the U.S. gaming market is a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

Additional terms of the agreement are available here.

About NBC Sports Group:

NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. The sports media company consists of NBC Sports, NBC Olympics, NBCSN, GOLF Channel, Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, NBC Sports Regional Networks, NBC Sports Audio Network and NBC Sports Digital, which includes NBCSports.com, NBCOlympics.com, GolfChannel.com, the digital assets of the NBC Sports Regional Networks, Rotoworld, the NBC Sports Talk franchise, multiple apps, and two transactional sports businesses, GolfNow and SportsEngine, and a direct-to-consumer product NBC Sports Gold. NBC Sports Group possesses an unparalleled collection of media rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the NFL, NHL, NASCAR, INDYCAR, PGA TOUR, The R&A, PGA of America, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, Tour de France, French Open, and many more.

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Launched in the United States in January of 2019, PointsBet is one of the fastest growing sportsbooks in the country and is rapidly expanding its U.S. footprint. Originally founded in Australia, PointsBet is a cutting-edge sportsbook operator that prides itself on having the quickest and most user-friendly app (iOS and Android) while also providing the best content and experience for sports bettors. PointsBet is the only U.S. online bookmaker to offer PointsBetting – a unique and innovative way to bet – and has also introduced a slew of well-received, bettor-first initiatives. PointsBet strives to offer the most markets on all major U.S. sporting events and PointsBetting in the world. PointsBet announced the company’s Initial Public Offering on the Australian Securities Exchange on June 12, 2019. For more information, visit www.PointsBet.com.

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NEW “NBC SPORTS BET: DERBY SPECIAL” DIGITAL COMPANION SHOW DEBUTS THIS SAT., MAY 4 LIVE AT 5 P.M. ET ON NBCSPORTS.COM & NBC SPORTS APP

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Ahmed Fareed Hosts NBC Sports’ First-Ever Kentucky Derby Day Betting Show

 NBC Sports Bet: Derby Special to Feature Latest Horse Racing Betting News, Tips & Tutorials with Special Guests and NBC Sports’ Analyst/Handicapper Eddie Olczyk

New Special Broadens NBC Sports Group’s Multi-Platform Sports Betting Content

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 1, 2019 – NBC Sports will present its first-ever Kentucky Derby Day betting show – NBC Sports Bet: Derby Special – this Saturday, May 4 live at 5 p.m. ET on NBCSports.com/Bet and the NBC Sports app. The 30-minute show will serve as a companion to the live Kentucky Derby television broadcast, which begins Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

In addition, NBC Sports Radio’s The Daily Line will present a special pre-race show this Saturday from 3-5 p.m. ET, focusing on betting the Kentucky Derby.

NBC Sports Bet: Derby Special, hosted by Ahmed Fareed from the paddock at Churchill Downs, will provide horse racing bettors with last-minute tips on the Run for the Roses, with topics ranging from the value available in a 20-horse field to the impact of the weather on the race to track bias.

Fareed will be joined by a combination of special guests and members of NBC Sports’ on-air team, including analyst/handicapper Eddie Olczyk, who last year correctly predicted the top three finishers in the Kentucky Derby (Race 12) and will offer up his full slate of picks for this year’s race. The show will run until the horses begin the walkover for the 145th Kentucky Derby.  In addition, NBC Sports Radio’s The Daily Line will present a special pre-race show this Saturday from 3-5 p.m. ET, focusing on betting the Kentucky Derby.

The NBC Sports Bet: Derby Special expands NBC Sports Group’s multi-platform presentation of sports betting-related content. In December, NBC Sports’ launched the free-to-play NBC Sports Predictor app with the Premier League Pick ‘Em game and added Golf Pick ‘Em two months later.

In January, NBC Sports Washington launched an eight-game Predict the Game interactive Washington Wizards alternate live-game experience featuring a free-to-play predictive gaming contest, along with real-time sports-betting data and statistics. In addition, NBC Sports Philadelphia launched betting-focused telecasts for two Philadelphia 76ers games featuring an  alternate broadcast with betting-related commentary and analysis in real time, along with up-to-date betting data and information.

Also in January, NBC Sports Radio in conjunction with Westwood One launched The Daily Line, a weekday afternoon drive show (3-7 p.m. ET), focusing on sports betting while also featuring topical and entertaining sports talk. The show is broadcast from NBC Sports Washington and hosted by Michael Jenkins of NBC Sports Washington, and Tim Murray, a 10-year sports radio veteran based in the Washington, D.C. area.

NBC SPORTS AND HORSE RACING: NBC Sports is the exclusive home to the most important and prestigious events in horse racing, including the Triple Crown, the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Royal Ascot, and Pegasus World Cup Invitational Series. NBC has been the exclusive home of the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes since 2001, and the Belmont Stakes since 2011, when NBC Sports Group reassembled the Triple Crown.

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