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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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SARA PERLMAN JOINS NBC SPORTS EDGE & POINTSBET AS SPORTS BETTING HOST AND CONTENT CREATOR

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STAMFORD, Conn. – March 3, 2021 – Sara Perlman has joined NBC Sports EDGE and PointsBet, the official sports betting partner of NBC Sports, as a sports betting host and content creator, it was announced today.

Most recently, Perlman was the host of FOX Sports’ “Talk the Line” during the 2020 NFL season, hosted “Countdown to Kickoff” on Radio.com in the 2020 NFL postseason, and served as the Baltimore Orioles’ sideline reporter on MASN in 2019. Perlman also previously was a host of NBC Sports’ “The Daily Line,” which featured topical and entertaining sports talk with a focus on sports betting.

“The future of sports betting is extremely exciting to me,” said Perlman. “This is one of the most innovative spaces to be in in sports and the teams that have been put together at NBC Sports EDGE and PointsBet are terrific. We will be making creative, fun and fresh content daily and I am thrilled to be a part of it.”

“We are excited to have Sara join our NBC Sports EDGE team, where she will add her unique perspective and creativity to our talented lineup as we continue to expand our sports betting content,” said Nicolina O’Rorke, SVP, NBC Sports Enterprises and GM, Sports Betting & Gaming.

A collegiate soccer player at American University and graduate of the University of Florida, Perlman’s influence will extend to PointsBet, the official sports betting partner of NBC Sports, where she will serve as a public face and voice of the cutting-edge sportsbook operator. In her role, Perlman will double as a host and moderator for daily and recurring video, helping create betting-related content to showcase PointsBet’s unique and premium platform. She will interact with the betting community at large, as well as PointsBet’s existing client base, providing entertainment via engaging information and analysis.

“Sara is a tremendous addition to the PointsBet content team,” said Johnny Aitken, CEO of PointsBet USA. “She brings a wealth of experience as both a multimedia talent and a seasoned bettor. Our fans, clients, and the larger sports betting industry will enjoy her energy and appreciate the insights Sara will deliver regarding PointsBet’s premium product and ever-changing offerings.”

NBC Sports EDGE, the industry leader in fantasy sports information, follows its early February relaunch by building out its sports betting content team with the additions of Perlman, as well as Corey Parson, who joins as a Senior Sports Betting Content Creator after working at Sports Illustrated and SiriusXM Radio, and Vaughn Dalzell, who serves as a Sports Betting Content Creator.

Formerly Rotoworld.com, the new NBCSportsEDGE.com includes the up-to-date, around-the-clock news, injury reports, fantasy advice, and exclusive analysis. In addition, the popular Rotoworld magazines and draft guides now carry the NBC Sports EDGE name.

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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, Michigan, 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.

ESPN to Broadcast Unprecedented 2020 World Series of Poker® Main Event® February 28

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For the 19th consecutive year, ESPN will exclusively broadcast the 2020 World Series of Poker® Main Event® on Sun, Feb 28 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The series will feature four hours of hand-to-hand action of the International and Domestic Final Tables, culminating in the first-ever Heads Up World Championship. Hosting the program is legendary announcer Lon McEachern, and for the first time as co-host, poker pro Jamie Kerstetter.

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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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ESPN Enters into Co-Exclusive Agreements with Caesars Entertainment and DraftKings

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ESPN today announced that it has entered into two separate multi-year agreements with Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) and DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG). Both deals include co-exclusive link integrations across ESPN digital platforms connecting fans to sportsbooks from Caesars Entertainment’s sports betting partner, William Hill, and DraftKings. As part of the new agreements, ESPN expands its relationships with both Caesars, as the exclusive odds provider and co-exclusive sportsbook link-out provider, and DraftKings, as the exclusive daily fantasy sports provider and co-exclusive sportsbook link-out provider.

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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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