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Mike Clay, one of ESPN’s primary analysts providing fans with NFL, fantasy football and sports betting insights across ESPN platforms, has signed a new multi-year contract extension.
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ESPN has reached a multi-year contract with sports betting analyst Erin Dolan. Dolan, who had a prior stint with ESPN in 2017, returns as an on-air sports betting analyst.
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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.
Heather Anderson has joined ESPN as vice president, programming and acquisitions. Anderson, a highly experienced entertainment and technology attorney who has worked in various aspects of the media and music business for almost 25 years, joins ESPN from The Walt Disney Company Legal, where she has served as vice president and assistant chief counsel. She will be based in Los Angeles, reporting to Burke Magnus, president, programming and original content, ESPN.
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ESPN has hired Eric Moody as a fantasy sports / sports betting writer. Moody will contribute fantasy and sports betting football and basketball analysis across platforms via written, audio and video content. His work will include columns for ESPN Fantasy, contributions to ESPN Chalk, and appearances on the Fantasy Focus podcast and Daily Wager.
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Denver, CO — September 10, 2021 — PointsBet, a premier global online gaming operator and the official sports betting partner of NBC Sports, announced today ahead of this Sunday’s matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Rams, that the brand will unveil integrations on the Football Night in America studio show and the new Peacock Sunday Night Football Final postgame show.
The increased integration results from the multi-year partnership between PointsBet and NBC Sports announced in August 2020 and PointsBet’s recent selection by the National Football League (NFL) as one of seven Approved Sportsbook Operators (ASO).
“Our NBC Sports NFL broadcast odds integrations represent a historic and groundbreaking moment for sports betting and PointsBet,” said Johnny Aitken, PointsBet USA CEO. “As we enter the second year of partnership with NBCUniversal, we are taking a major step to innovate and integrate our service within their platforms. We know viewers who are sports bettors are more engaged with the game throughout the broadcast, and PointsBet offers more opportunities for players to stay involved. We are just getting started, and we are excited to do it together with premium partners.”
Viewers of Football Night in America will have the opportunity to watch a new weekly odds segment featuring expert analysis from NFL all-time great and recently announced PointsBet Global Ambassador, Drew Brees. The feature will highlight NFL betting markets of the day and what to look for in Sunday Night Football, a first of its kind on the most-watched studio show in sports.
PointsBet will also integrate betting content into the new Peacock Sunday Night Football Final postgame show, following every Sunday Night Football broadcast. The odds integration will highlight future NFL betting markets. PointsBet’s Head Oddsmaker Jay Croucher and Senior Editor Teddy Greenstein will make regular guest appearances.
Viewers will also see the return of 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 Sunday Night 7 contest focused on the upcoming game featuring a $100,000 jackpot.
“We look forward to continuing to work with our partners at PointsBet to further engage viewers of our live NFL game and studio content,” said Nicolina O’Rorke, SVP, NBC Sports Next and GM, Sports Betting & Gaming.
In addition to the Sunday night integrations, NBC Sports EDGE, part of the NBC Sports Next portfolio and one of the internet’s highest-trafficked fantasy sports and gaming websites, will provide more football content this season than ever before across Peacock and NBC Sports Digital platforms as well as through its partnership with PointsBet. NBC Sports EDGE’s shows include Bet the Edge: Blitzing the Board, which features regular guest appearances from PointsBet’s Greenstein and Croucher, and streams on Peacock’s NBC Sports channel on Fridays at 7 p.m. ET and Sundays at noon ET, starting tonight.
Viewers in markets where PointsBet is active will see Drew Brees appear in ad spots for the company’s new brand campaign, “Live Your Bet Life.”
Drew Brees “Live Your Bet Life”
Brees joined PointsBet in July to serve as Global Ambassador and will star in and help develop original content for PointsBet, lead new commercial campaigns, and steer marketing and promotional concepts.
The “Live Your Bet Life” campaign highlights PointsBet’s market-leading technology infrastructure and strategic approach to the competitive sports betting space.
About PointsBet
PointsBet is one of the fastest growing online gaming operators 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, Michigan, New Jersey, and West Virginia. Originally founded in Australia, PointsBet is a cutting-edge online gaming 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. sportsbook to offer PointsBetting – a unique and innovative way to bet – and has also introduced a slew of well-received, bettor-first initiatives. PointsBet offers the most markets on all major U.S. sports (NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL) and PointsBetting in the world. For more information, visit www.PointsBet.com.
ESPN has hired experienced handicapper Kelly Stewart as a sports betting analyst.
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ESPN will offer its first Daily Wager Special alternate presentation for an NBA game on Wednesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. ET when the Brooklyn Nets visit the Philadelphia 76ers.
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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.
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ESPN is further expanding its sports betting portfolio and the Daily Wager brand with the launch of a new podcast and a series of radio specials.
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