MLB's New Media Deals, Sports Betting Scandals, and Jordan Spieth on Golf
Bloomberg PodcastsNovember 21, 202538 min141 views
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- ⚾ Major League Baseball has secured new three-year broadcast agreements with NBC Sports, ESPN, and Netflix, totaling approximately $800 million.
- 📺 NBC and Peacock will air Sunday night games and wild-card playoffs, while Netflix will feature the Home Run Derby, opening day, and the Field of Dreams game.
- 📈 ESPN's deal includes around 30 regular-season games and the integration of MLB.TV into its streaming service, aiming to bolster its streaming platform.
- 🔄 Commissioner Manfred's strategy was to align all major media rights expirations for 2028 to consolidate future negotiation power.
Sports Betting and Integrity Concerns
- ⚠️ MLB is cooperating with a Senate committee regarding a betting prop scandal involving two Cleveland Guardian pitchers.
- 🚫 Commissioner Manfred does not foresee further restrictions on prop bets, citing a $200 cap as a deterrent.
- 🌐 The pervasive nature of online betting is noted, with concerns about its integration into sports viewing and potential for scandals across various leagues.
- ⚖️ The current regulated structure is seen as effective in bringing such scandals to light, highlighting the importance of integrity monitoring.
Betr's Super App Strategy
- 📱 Betr, a sports gaming company, is pursuing a
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