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Key part: "Integration with fantasy platforms and ESPN Bet"

Want to understand the breakaway of sports channels from the rest of the entertainment platforms, there it is. I suspected gambling was going to be a major component in the breakaway, but hadn't thought of this angle. Think about it, those that will pay for a sports only streaming service will likely be much more inclined to gamble on sports. Now, show games and allow people to bet while the game is going on (will the next play be a pass or run, will the FG be good, who will score next) it's the ultimate interactive revenue stream. Doesn't matter if viewership is cut in 1/2, those that are watching are contributing 100's of times more revenue by betting. Yeah, this is going to end up well....SMH
Posted: 02/08/2024 at 08:22 AM ET
(In response to this post by harlote101)

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ESPN launching standlone product 2025 unrelated to Fox/Turner Sports ESPN+
harlote101 02/07/24 11:51 PM ET
And they will want/need the ACC to get this going
VTCALS72 02/08/24 04:53 PM ET
What could The ACC offer to ESPN that ESPN doesn't already own?**
33laszlo99 02/09/24 01:51 PM ET
Their fanbase data. Currently, ESPN gets carriage fees, but the billing
Big12 guy 02/09/24 03:26 PM ET
Fine, they acquire lots of useful data. They don't need to make a deal
33laszlo99 02/09/24 05:08 PM ET
I would think so.
HOO86 02/09/24 11:21 AM ET
There are rumblings about a B12 network out there all of a sudden. The
Big12 guy 02/09/24 11:46 AM ET
Without it being so Texas-centric, it may make sense.**
reestuart 02/09/24 01:28 PM ET
If they are serious, then it doesn't take long to connect the dot that the
Big12 guy 02/09/24 01:32 PM ET
Worth more to whom... and how, why? I don't get it.**
33laszlo99 02/09/24 01:54 PM ET
The way I read this, is that there will be carriage fees for the
Big12 guy 02/09/24 02:04 PM ET
It's not talked about because it's mostly kept secret. The media press
33laszlo99 02/09/24 05:21 PM ET
I makes the ACCN more valuable to ESPN - whether or not that equates to
Big12 guy 02/09/24 06:11 PM ET
Key part: "Integration with fantasy platforms and ESPN Bet"
Vienna_Hokie 02/08/24 08:22 AM ET
A bit of an aside but
Vippie1 02/09/24 08:12 AM ET
As long as Uncle Sugar gets his cut, it won't change
mrcaniac 02/09/24 01:58 PM ET
Doubt there will be a negative impact to gambling profitibility
Vienna_Hokie 02/09/24 08:20 AM ET
I was going to say, as long as there is tax revenue to be had...
MP4VT2004 02/09/24 01:23 PM ET
Bingo, I was trying to get served at a bar & couldn't because bar tender
Stech 02/08/24 07:31 PM ET
The problem is timing. My friend gets plays some seconds before I do. He
VTinSC 02/08/24 12:36 PM ET
One issue with something like that...
The_VT_Rock 02/08/24 10:07 AM ET
There will always be a delay
mrcaniac 02/08/24 05:51 PM ET
So yesterday th multi platform is rebundling, today they go ala cart again!
Stech 02/08/24 08:08 AM ET
Funny how "eye test" Herbie is now on board with the rest of us
HouClone 02/08/24 07:28 PM ET
I think he is probably going to lose his job soon, for speaking out
Stech 02/08/24 07:39 PM ET