LAS VEGAS, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- VSiN, The
Sports Betting Network, and leading sports betting platform BetMGM,
today announced a collaboration that includes the launch of the
sports betting show Betting Across America. The multi-year
partnership, which includes a major cross-platform BetMGM marketing
investment, brings together unmatched industry expertise and
insight to create a first-of-its-kind broadcast, providing the most
authentic sports betting data and analytics available.
"The mission of VSiN has always been to deliver the most
credible information and odds on sporting events and to allow
sports bettors to make more informed wagering decisions," said
Brian Musburger, VSiN founder and
CEO. "We're thrilled to partner with this industry giant to provide
unprecedented insight into BetMGM Sportsbooks across the country
and deliver access to new levels of data to our audience."
VSiN will broadcast Betting Across America live from
BetMGM Sportsbooks and studios in large sports betting markets
across the country, pending regulatory approval, on weekdays from
3-5 p.m. ET/Noon-2 p.m. PT starting August 31 and weekends from 1-3 p.m. ET/10-noon
PT beginning September 5th.
BetMGM oddsmakers and experts will join VSiN hosts live to deliver
unique perspectives as the odds and lines move at BetMGM
Sportsbooks across the country.
"VSiN has been a great media partner for BetMGM and we look
forward to continuing to work with the VSiN team to produce
engaging sports betting related content," said Matt Prevost, BetMGM's Chief Marketing Officer.
"By giving VSiN unprecedented access to BetMGM Sportsbooks, there
will be no shortage of interesting story lines and excellent
opportunities for betting enthusiasts and sports fans to get an
inside peek."
Featuring Tim Murray, former host of NBC Sports' The Daily
Line, former NFL player and Las
Vegas legend Mike Pritchard,
former journalist and renowned sports better James Salinas and other VSiN personalities,
Betting Across America will provide unprecedented insights
and access to live sports betting data to help a rapidly growing
audience of sports bettors make the most informed wagering
decisions possible.
Sports fans and betting enthusiasts can access Betting Across
America and the rest of VSiN's lineup of dedicated sports
betting programming on SiriusXM (Channel 204), Comcast Xfinity,
SlingTV, fubo TV, RSN's across the U.S. and Canada as well as at VSiN.com.
About VSiN
VSiN, The Sports Betting Network, is the
first sports media company dedicated to providing news, analysis
and proprietary data to the millions of Americans who bet on sports
and make gambling a multibillion-dollar industry. Fueled by
award-winning broadcasters and legendary oddsmakers, VSiN informs
and entertains these consumers whenever and wherever they want.
Fans can access VSiN content through a dedicated SiriusXM Radio
channel (204), Comcast Xfinity, fuboTV, Sling TV, Rogers'
Sportsnet, NESN, MSG Networks, Marquee Sports Network, TuneIn,
VSiN.com, and the free VSiN app.
About BetMGM
BetMGM is a market leading sports betting
and gaming platform and joint venture between MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) and GVC Holdings Plc (LSE: GVC). Based in
New Jersey, the company was
established in July 2018 to create a
world-class sports betting and online gaming platform in
the United States, in order to
take advantage of the new opportunities created by the U.S. Supreme
Court's decision to overturn the U.S. federal Professional and
Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). Utilizing GVC's US-licensed,
state-of-the-art proprietary technology platform, BetMGM offers
sports betting and online gaming via market leading brands
including BetMGM and partypoker. The company has exclusive access
to MGM Resort's U.S. land-based and online sports betting, major
tournament poker, and online gaming businesses. For more
information visit www.roardigital.com.
ABOUT MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment
company with national and international locations featuring
best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and
conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment
experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and
retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences
through its suite of Las
Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses
29 unique hotel and destination gaming offerings in the United States and Macau, including some of the most recognizable
resort brands in the industry such as Bellagio, MGM Grand, ARIA and
Park MGM. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S.
sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands,
including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company is currently pursuing
targeted expansion in Asia through
the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its "Focused on What Matters:
Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet" initiative, MGM
Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while
striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees,
guests, and in the communities where it operates. The global
employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being
recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired
Companies®. For more information, please visit us at
www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on
Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this release
that are not historical facts are "forward-looking" statements and
"safe harbor statements" within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and/or
uncertainties, including BetMGM's ability to expand in new or
existing jurisdictions. Management has based forward-looking
statements on current expectations and assumptions and not on
historical facts. Among the important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such
forward-looking statements include the effects of economic and
market conditions in the jurisdictions in which BetMGM operates,
competition with other iGaming and sports betting platforms, the
timing and costs of expanding in new jurisdictions as well as
obtaining and maintaining the required permits, licenses,
financings, approvals and other contingencies in connection with
growth in new or existing jurisdictions. In providing
forward-looking statements, BetMGM is not undertaking any duty or
obligation to update these statements publicly as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
If BetMGM updates one or more forward-looking statements, no
inference should be drawn that it will make additional updates with
respect to those other forward-looking statements.
Media Contacts:
VSiN
Michelle Musburger
michelle@vsin.com
773.230.0629
BetMGM
Elisa Richardson
press@betmgm.com
MGM Resorts
Marc Jacobson
media@mgmresorts.com
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