If you’re a fan of the NBA, NFL, or NASCAR, you should learn about official betting for the games you love. Official betting data is available for all major sports, including baseball, basketball, football, NASCAR, and the PGA TOUR. The NBA also requires its partners to be clients of Sportradar, so the move to direct license could affect Genius Sports. In the meantime, though, it’s good news for MLB fans.
NBA
The NBA signed an agreement with MGM Resorts to become its official gaming partner, granting the two companies access to the league’s official data feed. Genius Sports and Sportradar will be the first to distribute official NBA betting data to fans and authorised gaming operators. Official NBA betting data is crucial for fans who engage in sports betting and fantasy games. A team’s performance in the season can affect its odds, so fans should always check the team’s record before betting on it.
PGA TOUR
BetMGM and the PGA TOUR have signed a multi-year deal, making BetMGM the official betting operator for the prestigious tour. This deal grants BetMGM rights to use the PGA TOUR logo on its digital platform, as well as distribute pre-game betting programming and highlights to the online user community. Additionally, BetMGM will be able to incorporate live odds into the PGA TOUR website and the TourCast digital platform, which gives users shot-by-shot 3D virtual renderings of the tournament holes.
NFL
The NFL is the final major U.S. sport to move toward official betting data. With relatively few games per season, the NFL will likely be a top bidder for this content. Despite this, the NFL is taking baby steps toward sports betting. Last week, the NFL announced its first “tri-exclusive” sports betting partners. The deal is worth $1 billion and will provide access to NFL official betting data to sportsbooks across the U.S.
NASCAR
If you’re looking for an exciting way to bet on NASCAR, you may want to try the official betting. Unlike traditional sports betting, this isn’t based on the winner of the race, but rather on the final standings. As NASCAR races are broken into different stages, you can bet on specific drivers and teams throughout the race. You can even place a wager on the finishing position of select drivers. The odds on these bets vary depending on the current situation.
UFC
If you are a fan of the sport of mixed martial arts, you might be wondering which UFC official betting lines are best for you. The best options for you will depend on the goals you have for betting. A basic to-win wager is a good place to start. If you want to make money, look for bets with the best expected value. A formbook will help you predict the fight’s length. However, it will take some research and analysis.
PointsBet
NBC Sports is a new partner for PointsBet. Founded in 2016, the company became an official betting partner of the NBC sports network in August of 2020. NBC Universal will own a 4.9% stake in PointsBet, with the option to increase that stake to 25%. PointsBet will receive marketing access across NBC Sports’ entire portfolio. This includes regional NBC stations, digital media, and the NBC Sports Predictor app.
WynnBET
The latest news on sports betting involves a new partnership between Las Vegas-based sportsbook and Genius Sports. The partnership will see WynnBET receive its NFL official sportsbook data feed as well as a wide range of content and fan engagement solutions. The two companies have long-standing relationships and both offer traders and sports-related content. Genius already has exclusive partnerships with the English Premier League, the Mexican Liga MX, and professional soccer leagues in Argentina and Colombia.
MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International has become the NBA’s official betting partner, making it the first major sports league to do so. The partnership marks the next step in the acceptance of betting in the United States’ sports culture. Until the Supreme Court’s landmark decision, most major sports leagues shunned any association with betting. However, the Supreme Court’s recent decision invalidated a federal law prohibiting sports betting in most states has led to more leagues accepting wagering.