LAS VEGAS, Sept. 21 – BEAT THE ODDS, the new weekly sports wagering, history and entertainment television series, today announced several developments that bolster its position in the growing media space that is focused on sports betting. The show currently airs on 106 Gray Television stations.
Developments include signing SuperBook Westgate Las Vegas as Presenting Sponsor of the show and adding viewership in NY, CT, PA and NJ via the YES Network.In addition, STN Video and STN Bets will distribute BEAT THE ODDS content to STN’s network of 1,900 local publishers and provide a BEAT THE ODDS-branded online platform at www.beatheoddstv.com.
“The sponsorship with SuperBook Westgate Las Vegas brings together our love of great storytelling with their tradition of unparalleled innovation in sports betting,” said Michael Korr, an executive producer of the show and vice president & general manager of FOX5 KVVU-TV in Las Vegas.“We believe viewers will enjoy and gain valuable insight from our collaborations with SuperBook Westgate Las Vegas throughout the pro football season.”
“Airing BEAT THE ODDS on the number one regional sports network in the world is beyond gratifying,” said Cary Glotzer, an executive producer of the show and CEO of Tupelo Honey. “YES is the most watched regional sports network in the country and includes the important New York metropolitan area, which gives BEAT THE ODDS a tremendous boost to our reach and to our overall plans.”
“We’re excited to be part of the BEAT THE ODDS launch,” said Grant Whitmore, head of strategic partnerships at STN Video.“It fits our mission to provide robust content and monetization opportunities for broadcasters and publishers. And, it’ll help BEAT THE ODDS increase its visibility and audience by delivering video clips from the show to nearly 2,000 local publishers.”
“Being the Presenting Sponsor for BEAT THE ODDS is a great opportunity for us,” said Jay Kornegay, Vice President of Race and Sportsbook Operations at Westgate Las Vegas.“The launch of this show with its content and expansive reach is perfectly timed as we continue to expand the SuperBook brand across the country.”
BEAT THE ODDS is produced at FOX5 KVVU-TV, a Gray Television-owned station and co-produced by Emmy Award-winning Tupelo Honey, a division of Tupelo Media Group. Korr, Glotzer and John Servizzi serve as executive producers.Dan Criscenti is co-producer and chief content officer.
Visit http://www.beattheoddstv.com for a list of Gray stations that will air BEAT THE ODDS. Check local listings for air dates and times.
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