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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
Thread Replies (24)
ESPN launching standlone product 2025 unrelated to Fox/Turner Sports ESPN+
-- harlote101
Feb 07, 2024 at 11:51 PM ET
harlote101
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02/07/24 11:51 PM ET
And they will want/need the ACC to get this going
-- VTCALS72
Feb 08, 2024 at 04:53 PM ET
VTCALS72
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02/08/24 04:53 PM ET
What could The ACC offer to ESPN that ESPN doesn't already own?**
-- 33laszlo99
Feb 09, 2024 at 01:51 PM ET
33laszlo99
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02/09/24 01:51 PM ET
Their fanbase data. Currently, ESPN gets carriage fees, but the billing
-- Big12 guy
Feb 09, 2024 at 03:26 PM ET
Big12 guy
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02/09/24 03:26 PM ET
Fine, they acquire lots of useful data. They don't need to make a deal
-- 33laszlo99
Feb 09, 2024 at 05:08 PM ET
33laszlo99
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02/09/24 05:08 PM ET
There are rumblings about a B12 network out there all of a sudden. The
-- Big12 guy
Feb 09, 2024 at 11:46 AM ET
Big12 guy
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02/09/24 11:46 AM ET
Without it being so Texas-centric, it may make sense.**
-- reestuart
Feb 09, 2024 at 01:28 PM ET
reestuart
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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
Feb 09, 2024 at 01:32 PM ET
Big12 guy
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02/09/24 01:32 PM ET
Worth more to whom... and how, why? I don't get it.**
-- 33laszlo99
Feb 09, 2024 at 01:54 PM ET
33laszlo99
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02/09/24 01:54 PM ET
The way I read this, is that there will be carriage fees for the
-- Big12 guy
Feb 09, 2024 at 02:04 PM ET
Big12 guy
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02/09/24 02:04 PM ET
It's not talked about because it's mostly kept secret. The media press
-- 33laszlo99
Feb 09, 2024 at 05:21 PM ET
33laszlo99
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02/09/24 05:21 PM ET
I makes the ACCN more valuable to ESPN - whether or not that equates to
-- Big12 guy
Feb 09, 2024 at 06:11 PM ET
Big12 guy
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02/09/24 06:11 PM ET
Key part: "Integration with fantasy platforms and ESPN Bet"
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-- Vienna_Hokie
Feb 08, 2024 at 08:22 AM ET
Vienna_Hokie
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02/08/24 08:22 AM ET
As long as Uncle Sugar gets his cut, it won't change
-- mrcaniac
Feb 09, 2024 at 01:58 PM ET
mrcaniac
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02/09/24 01:58 PM ET
Doubt there will be a negative impact to gambling profitibility
-- Vienna_Hokie
Feb 09, 2024 at 08:20 AM ET
Vienna_Hokie
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02/09/24 08:20 AM ET
I was going to say, as long as there is tax revenue to be had...
-- MP4VT2004
Feb 09, 2024 at 01:23 PM ET
MP4VT2004
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02/09/24 01:23 PM ET
Bingo, I was trying to get served at a bar & couldn't because bar tender
-- Stech
Feb 08, 2024 at 07:31 PM ET
Stech
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02/08/24 07:31 PM ET
The problem is timing. My friend gets plays some seconds before I do. He
-- VTinSC
Feb 08, 2024 at 12:36 PM ET
VTinSC
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02/08/24 12:36 PM ET
One issue with something like that...
-- The_VT_Rock
Feb 08, 2024 at 10:07 AM ET
The_VT_Rock
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02/08/24 10:07 AM ET
There will always be a delay
-- mrcaniac
Feb 08, 2024 at 05:51 PM ET
mrcaniac
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02/08/24 05:51 PM ET
So yesterday th multi platform is rebundling, today they go ala cart again!
-- Stech
Feb 08, 2024 at 08:08 AM ET
Stech
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02/08/24 08:08 AM ET
Funny how "eye test" Herbie is now on board with the rest of us
-- HouClone
Feb 08, 2024 at 07:28 PM ET
HouClone
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02/08/24 07:28 PM ET
I think he is probably going to lose his job soon, for speaking out
-- Stech
Feb 08, 2024 at 07:39 PM ET
Stech
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02/08/24 07:39 PM ET