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NHL to Acquire 43,000 Shares in Sportsbook PointsBet
The National Hockey League has agreed to strike an equity ownership deal with PointsBet, acquiring 43,000 of the sportsbook’s shares as per an official filing with the Australian’s securities commission.
NHL Buys Equity in PointsBet
As Arizona talks about legalizing sports betting in a way that would allow sports franchises to own and operate sportsbooks, the National Hockey League is taking this one step further with PointsBet. The NHL has officially acquired equity in the sportsbook, as part of a larger deal that brings the betting operator and sports league closer together.
As part of the deal NHL will receive 43,000 PointsBet shares, which is worth roughly $531,000 at today’s pricing, which will be paid over a three-year period, according to a filing submitted to the Australian Securities Exchange. The shares will be distributed equally every 12 months, until the deal is sealed, the official filing notes.
The partnership will allow organizations to share their franchises and intellectual property. PointsBet will make full good use of NHL’s league and team logos in marketing initiative and the mobile app, and the partnership will be further strengthened by the fact that both organizations have ties with NBC Sports.
NBC Sports Broadcasts Boost Partnership Clout
Moving forward, PointsBet will feature odds and data during NBC Sports NHL broadcasts giving spectators a unique experience marked by high-quality production and actionable solutions. The broadcasts will feature pre-game and post-game commentary, explaining key betting and game statistics.
The recent endorsement deals from major sports leagues in the United States is a complete U-Turn from early pre-SCOTUS-PASPA-decision days when major leagues were stern opponents of any legalization attempts, arguing that it would undermine the fairness and integrity of games.
None of this has transpired. In fact, major leagues have rushed to sign numerous partnerships. The NHL itself has deals with FanDuel, William Hill and MGM. Recently, the NFL expanded its reach in Canada through a DraftKings partnership.
The NHL has a partnership with Sportradar to guarantee the integrity of sports and sports betting, working with domestic and global stakeholders and watchdogs. PointsBet’s own footprint is rather impressive, as the sportsbook has partnerships with the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Red Wings, to name a few.
Jerome brings a wealth of journalistic experience within the iGaming sector. His interest in the industry began after graduating from college, where he regularly participated in local poker tournaments. This exposure led him to the growing popularity of online poker and casino rooms. Jerome now channels all the knowledge he's accrued to fuel his passion for journalism, providing our team with the latest scoops online.
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