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NBC SPORTS LAUNCHES “GRAND SLAM PICK ‘EM” FREE-TO-PLAY BASEBALL GAME ON NBC SPORTS PREDICTOR APP

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Features Two Weekly Contests Headlined by $25,000 Jackpot Throughout MLB Season

Contests Feature Questions about Game Outcomes and Player & Team Stats, and Will Incorporate PointsBet Odds

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 30, 2021 – NBC Sports has launched a new free-to-play baseball game, “Grand Slam Pick ‘Em,” exclusively on the NBC Sports Predictor app. The first contest is now live and picks for the game’s first contest lock tonight.

Developed with Boom Sports, “Grand Slam Pick ‘Em” features a $25,000 jackpot with two weekly contests throughout Major League Baseball’s regular season and playoffs. Each contest consists of a range of questions, including select two-part questions, predictive stats, game outcomes, and margin of victory questions. Available player and team stat questions include hits, home runs, runs scored, RBIs, strikeouts, earned runs, fastest pitch, and more.

“Grand Slam Pick ‘Em” features live in-app tracking, allowing users to see their performance in real-time once their picks are locked in.

The game utilizes integrated contextual odds from PointsBet, the official sports betting partner of NBC Sports, within the contests as a guiding post for users to make their choices.

NBC Sports Predictor, the highly-rated free-to-play sports gaming app, will continue to expand its game offerings over the next two years. Launched in December 2018 with Premier League Pick ‘Em as its first game, it has since expanded with NASCAR, NBA Pick n’ Roll, Golf Pick ‘Em games and the Sunday Night 7 football game.

Golf Pick ‘Em, which returned in February at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, features a weekly Thursday-Sunday contest for 25 tournaments this season.

To date, the NBC Sports Predictor app has more than 1.7 million downloads, more than 28 million contest entries, and has awarded more than $3 million in cash prizes to fans.

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NBC SPORTS LAUNCHES “PICK N’ ROLL” FREE-TO-PLAY BASKETBALL GAME ON NBC SPORTS PREDICTOR APP

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Two “Pick n’ Roll” Contests Per Week Headlined by $50,000 Jackpot Throughout NBA Season

Each Contest Features Questions about Multi-Player, Team & Game Stats, and Outcomes, and Will Incorporate PointsBet Odds

Contests will be Highlighted on NBC Sports Regional Networks’ NBA Game and Studio Telecasts

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 6, 2021 – NBC Sports has launched a new free-to-play basketball game, “Pick n’ Roll,” exclusively on the NBC Sports Predictor app. The first contest is now live and available for picks in advance of the featured games tomorrow night, Wednesday, April 7.

Developed with Boom Sports, “Pick n’ Roll” features a $50,000 jackpot with two contests per week throughout the NBA regular season and Playoffs. Each contest consists of questions, covering multi-player, team and game statistics, as well as game outcomes and margin of victory. NBC Sports Regional Networks will highlight content from “Pick n’ Roll” in NBA game and studio telecasts.

Later this month, “Pick n’ Roll” will begin to utilize integrated contextual odds from PointsBet, the official sports betting partner of NBC Sports, within the contests, becoming the first NBC Sports Predictor game with odds integration.

NBC Sports Predictor, the highly-rated free-to-play sports gaming app, will continue to expand its game offerings over the next two years. Launched in December 2018 with Premier League Pick ‘Em as its first game, it 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, which returned in February at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, features a weekly Thursday-Sunday contest for 25 tournaments this season.

To date, the NBC Sports Predictor app has more than 1.6 million downloads, more than 25 million contest entries, and has awarded more than $3 million in cash prizes to fans.

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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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NBC SPORTS’ “NASCAR PICK ‘EM” FREE-TO-PLAY GAME ON NBC SPORTS PREDICTOR APP RETURNS FOR 2020 SEASON

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NASCAR Pick ‘Em Features Weekly $10,000 Jackpot For Races on NBC and NBCSN

NBC Sports’ 2020 NASCAR Coverage Begins This Weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on NBC

STAMFORD, Conn. – July 3, 2020 – NASCAR Pick ‘Em – NBC Sports’ free-to-play game available exclusively on the NBC Sports Predictor app – returns for the 2020 NASCAR season, giving fans a chance to win a weekly $10,000 jackpot and thousands in guaranteed cash prizes, beginning with the NASCAR Cup Series race from Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 5, on NBC.

Developed with Boom Fantasy, NASCAR Pick ‘Em has fans pick the driver that will have the best finish from a group of four featured drivers for each race stage. Then, out of the entire field, fans will pick which drivers will finish the race in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place – in exact order.

Fans who earn a perfect score will win (or split if multiple users) the $10,000 jackpot. Whether or not the jackpot is won, there will also be $1,000 in guaranteed cash prizes split among users with the top scores. The NASCAR Pick ‘Em contests will run for races airing on NBC and NBCSN this year.

NBC Sports will provide custom content within the NBC Sports Predictor app and site (NBCSports.com/Predictor) evaluating the weekly contests and races.

NASCAR Pick ‘Em is one of many free-to-play games on the NBC Sports Predictor app, including the Sunday Night 7 NFL game, Golf Pick ‘Em, and Premier League Pick ‘Em.

Each player must be at least 18 years or older. Other restrictions may apply.

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 here and on the NBC Sports Predictor app.

NBC SPORTS’ 2020 NASCAR COVERAGE

NBC Sports Group returns for its sixth season of NASCAR coverage with live Cup and Xfinity Racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 4th Weekend on NBC.

The official home of the NASCAR Playoffs, NBC Sports will present Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races, NASCAR Xfinity Series races, and select NASCAR Regional & Touring Series events in 2020. NBC Sports Group’s NASCAR programming NASCAR America, coverage of NASCAR’s Awards Ceremonies, the annual NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony, as well as original programming specials.

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NBC SPORTS PREDICTOR TOPS $1 MILLION IN CASH PRIZES AWARDED AFTER FAN EARNS FIRST PERFECT SCORE IN SUNDAY NIGHT 7

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Free-To-Play NBC Sports Predictor App Launched in December 2018 in Partnership with Boom

Weekly Games Feature Premier League Pick ‘Em, Golf Pick ‘Em,
NASCAR Pick ‘Em and Sunday Night 7

STAMFORD, Conn. – October 8, 2019 – More than $1 million has now been won on NBC Sports Predictor, the highly rated free-to-play sports gaming app. The milestone coincided with the season’s first perfect 70-point score in the popular new football game Sunday Night 7, which awards $100,000 in guaranteed cash prizes to top-scoring fans each contest.

‘Maggie19’ – a Vikings fan from Minnesota – answered all seven questions correctly in last Sunday’s contest to win the $50,000 first-place prize. Overall, 25 fans have each now won $10,000 or more on the Predictor app, and over 80,000 people have won cash prizes.

In partnership with premier game developer Boom Shakalaka, NBC Sports Predictor launched last December with Premier League Pick ‘Em as its first game, and has since expanded with NASCAR and Golf Pick ‘Em games and Sunday Night 7. To participate in this week’s contests, click here.

“We congratulate the fans who have been part of the $1 million in winnings on our free-to-play app,” said David Preschlack, President, NBC Sports Regional Networks, and Executive Vice President, Content Strategy, NBC Sports Group. “Predictor has been a fantastic example of our commitment to innovate in this space, creating new opportunities to increase viewer engagement with the prestigious properties in the NBC Sports portfolio. We have been thrilled to work with our partners at Boom in creating an unparalleled mobile gaming experience.”

“We are excited to see the continued growth and success of NBC Sports Predictor,” said Stephen A. Murphy, CEO of Boom. “We pride ourselves on delivering great, scalable technology and accessible, fun games that sports fans of all kinds can enjoy.”

The games are available now on the NBC Sports Predictor app (available for download in the App Store and Google Play Store) and at NBCSports.com/Predictor.

Disclaimer: The NBC Sports Predictor Platform and Contests are not in any way affiliated with, or administered or endorsed by Android or Apple.

 

ABOUT BOOM

Boom Shakalaka builds and operates best-in-class sports gaming products, including free-to-play apps, real-money fantasy sports games, and sports betting products and intellectual property for strategic partners. Based in New York, Boom was founded in 2015 and is comprised of experienced technology and gaming professionals who have previously created top-performing games and built scalable platforms in the social, mobile, and casino gaming industries. The company has raised $8 million from top investors and venture capital firms, including Defy Partners, ZhenFund, and Founders Fund. 

*information on scoring, prizing, and Official Rules here and on the NBC Sports Predictor app

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NBC SPORTS LAUNCHES “NASCAR PICK ‘EM” FREE-TO-PLAY GAME ON NBC SPORTS PREDICTOR

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NASCAR Pick ‘Em, Featuring $10,000 Progressive Jackpot and Weekly Cash Prizes, Debuts for Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona this Saturday, July 6 on NBC

Developed with Boom Fantasy, the Latest Game on NBC Sports Predictor Follows Premier League Pick ‘Em and Golf Pick ‘Em

STAMFORD, Conn. – July 1, 2019 – NASCAR fans will have the chance to win at least $10,000 dollars each week by playing NASCAR Pick ‘Em, NBC Sports’ newest free-to-play game available exclusively on the NBC Sports Predictor app and site. Developed with Boom Fantasy, NASCAR Pick ‘Em features a $10,000 progressive jackpot prizing format, providing added intrigue for NASCAR fans with the grand prize potentially growing each week.

Fans can now make their picks for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway this Saturday, July 6 on NBC.

Here’s how to play NASCAR Pick ‘Em:

  • For each race stage, pick the driver that will have the best finish from a group of four drivers.
  • Then, out of the entire field, pick which drivers will finish the race in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place – in exact order.

Fans who earn a perfect score will win (or split if multiple users) the jackpot. If there are no perfect scores one week, the $10,000 jackpot rolls over to the next race, making that jackpot $20,000, then $30,000, and so on. Once a jackpot is won, the jackpot will reset to $10,000 for the following contest. In addition, each week there will be $1,000 in guaranteed prizes split among users with the top scores.

“After the success we’ve seen with our Premier League and golf free-to-play games, we’re thrilled to bring the same type of added excitement to NASCAR fans every week,” said Dan Pozner, Director of Content at NBC Sports. “These Predictor games are all about increasing engagement and enjoyment. We hope that with additional rooting interests throughout the race, fans will feel even more invested and involved, bringing their viewing experience to a whole new level.”

“We’re excited to debut this new format on NBC Sports Predictor. The progressive jackpot and dynamic live tracking on the Predictor app will offer NASCAR fans a thrilling way to enhance their viewing experience,” said Stephen A. Murphy, CEO of Boom Fantasy. “These games are easy to understand and simple to play, and were tailored to the on-air broadcasts. It will take fans less than a minute for a chance to win $10,000 each week.”

NBC Sports will provide custom content within the NBC Sports Predictor app and site (NBCSports.com/Predictor) evaluating the weekly contests and races.

NASCAR Pick ‘Em is the third game to be released on the NBC Sports Predictor app. In February, NBC Sports debuted Golf Pick ‘Em, after launching the app with Premier League Pick ‘Em in December.

Each player must be at least 18 years or older. Other restrictions may apply.

Disclaimer: The NBC Sports Predictor Platform and Contests are not in any way affiliated with, or administered or endorsed by Android or Apple.

NBC SPORTS 2019 NASCAR COVERAGE

NBC Sports Group returns for its fifth season of NASCAR coverage, which began Sunday, June 30 from Chicagoland Speedway.

The official home of the NASCAR Playoffs, NBC Sports will present the final 20 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races, final 19 NASCAR Xfinity Series races, and select NASCAR Regional & Touring Series events in 2019. NBC Sports Group’s NASCAR programming also includes NBCSN’s daily motorsports show NASCAR America, coverage of NASCAR’s Awards Ceremonies, the annual NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremony, as well as original programming specials.


ABOUT BOOM FANTASY

Boom Fantasy builds and operates best-in-class sports gaming products, including free-to-play apps, real-money fantasy sports games, and sports betting products and intellectual property for strategic partners. Based in New York, the company was founded in 2015 and is comprised of experienced technology and gaming professionals who have previously created top-performing games and built scalable platforms in the social, mobile, and casino gaming industries. The company’s consumer-facing app, Boom Fantasy, was named the Best Fantasy Sports App of 2017 and 2018 by eGaming Review. Boom Fantasy has raised $8 million from top investors and venture capital firms, including Defy Partners, ZhenFund, and Founders Fund.

*information on scoring, prizing, and Official Rules here and on the NBC Sports Predictor app

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NBC SPORTS LAUNCHES ‘GOLF PICK ‘EM’ FREE-TO-PLAY GAME ON NBC SPORTS PREDICTOR APP WITH BOOM FANTASY

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Golf Pick ‘Em Features Up to $3,000 in Weekly Cash Prizes and the Season-Ending FootJoy $100,000 Championship

 

Video: Golf Pick ‘Em 101

 

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 27, 2019 – NBC Sports today launched its newest free-to-play game – Golf Pick ‘Em – available exclusively on the NBC Sports Predictor games app. Powered by Boom Fantasy, Golf Pick ‘Em will feature two weekly contests with cash prizes and a $100,000 grand prize in the season-ending FootJoy $100,000 Championship in August.

 

“With the 2019 golf season in full swing, introducing Golf Pick ‘Em to NBC Sports Predictor is a great complement for fans to tune-in and immerse themselves in the competition every week,” said Jon Kropp, GOLF Channel vice president of digital media.

 

“We believe the FootJoy $100,000 Championship will be an amazing opportunity for golf fans,” said Stephen A. Murphy, chief executive officer of Boom Fantasy. “Over 100,000 Premier League fans have already played on NBC Sports Predictor, and we look forward to providing a great gaming destination for golf fans.”

 

Golf Pick ‘Em will feature two contests each week – a Thursday through Sunday game and a Sunday-only game, each with $1,500 up for grabs. Starting on Mondays, fans get to pick from six head-to-head matchups, predicting which player will shoot a lower score for that week’s tournament, along with picking a tournament champion and the champion’s final score. For the Sunday-only game, fans get to pick from six head-to-head matchups based on the leaderboard heading into the final round. Top scoring fans from both games each week will earn entry into the season-ending FootJoy $100,000 Championship, a three-week contest in August concluding with the TOUR Championship. When an FJ player wins during the season, the contestants of that week in Golf Pick ‘Em will be entered into a random drawing for a FootJoy prize pack. (Information on scoring, prizing and official rules HERE and within the NBC Sports Predictor app).

 

GOLF Channel’s editorial team will provide custom content within the NBC Sports Predictor app breaking down the weekly contest matchups.

 

Golf Pick ‘Em is the second game to be released on the NBC Sports Predictor app. In December, NBC Sports launched the app with the debut of Premier League Pick ‘Em, highlighting five matches during each match week.

 

Each player must be at least 18 years old. Other restrictions may apply.

 

Disclaimer: The NBC Sports Predictor Platform and Contests are not in any way affiliated with, or administered or endorsed by Android or Apple.

 

ABOUT NBC SPORTS GROUP’S GOLF DIVISION

NBC Sports Group’s GOLF division delivers multimedia golf content, technology and services. Anchored by GOLF Channel – co-founded by Arnold Palmer in 1995 – GOLF content is available to nearly 500 million viewers in nine languages across more than 70 countries around the world. GOLF features more live coverage of the sport than all other U.S. networks combined, including global tournament action from the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour, European Tour, NCAA, THE PLAYERS, The Open, Olympics, Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup, as well as high-quality news, instruction and original programming. Delivering unmatched coverage from the world of golf via GOLF Digital, fans can access 24/7 live streaming through the NBC Sports App, as well as complementary coverage via PGA TOUR LIVE on NBC Sports Gold. In addition to these all-encompassing media platforms, NBC Sports connects the world to golf through a wide array of technology and lifestyle services, including: GOLFNOW, the world’s largest online tee time booking platform; GOLF Business Solutions, solving business needs through leading technology, marketing and services; GOLFPASS, an all-in-one digital membership delivering comprehensive benefits tailored to the modern golfer’s lifestyle; Revolution GOLF, the world’s largest direct-to-consumer digital platform in golf, offering best-in-class video instruction and game improvement products; GOLF Advisor, the ultimate digital destination for the traveling golfer, featuring the largest number of user-generated golf course ratings and reviews in the industry; GOLF Academy, a North American network of instructional facilities; and GOLF Am Tour, the world’s largest amateur golf tour. GOLF’s global reach originates from its world headquarters in Orlando, Fla., and extends to its international office in Belfast, Northern Ireland; regional offices across North America, Europe and Australia; and also includes collaborations with Sky Sports and serving as the Official Media Partner of St Andrews Links.

 

ABOUT BOOM FANTASY

Boom Fantasy builds and operates best-in-class sports gaming products, including free-to-play apps, real-money fantasy sports games, and sports betting products and intellectual property for strategic partners. Based in New York, the company was founded in 2015 and is comprised of experienced technology and gaming professionals who have previously created top-performing games and built scalable platforms in the social, mobile, and casino gaming industries. The company’s consumer-facing app, Boom Fantasy, was named the Best Fantasy Sports App of 2017 and 2018 by eGaming Review. Boom Fantasy has raised $8 million from top investors and venture capital firms, including Defy Partners, ZhenFund, and Founders Fund.

 

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