DraftKings Sportsbook doesn’t have a direct affiliation with the Arizona Diamondbacks specifically for Arizona sports betting. However, this doesn’t imply that DraftKings won’t offer something to attract D-backs enthusiasts to explore its sportsbook app. Indeed, it could potentially provide something that its competitors in Arizona cannot.
On Friday, DraftKings and Major League Baseball declared an enlargement of their existing partnership. As a result of this expansion, baseball fans in Arizona might have the opportunity to watch their local MLB team play directly through the DraftKings app.
DraftKings MLB game supply is coming to the game.
DraftKings has become an exclusive, co-exclusive, and sports betting partner of MLB. Prior to Friday, DraftKings was MLB’s regular fantasy partner, but sports betting wasn’t a part of their partnership. However, this new development is more than just a few new ideas.
DraftKings and MLB are collaborating to create a new feature for DraftKings’ app, referred to as Bet & Watch. Details about what this entails are currently sparse. Based on a press release, it is known that at least one MLB game will be featured in the articles. However, the release did not specify which game would be the first to receive this new feature.
The data indicates that Bet & Watch will serve as an alternative broadcasting mode, exclusively available to DraftKings app users with an “active and open” MLB.com account, which is free of charge. DraftKings plans to enter the Arizona sports betting market through a collaboration with TPC Scottsdale, subject to regulatory approval.
The broadcast might be similar to BetCast used by NBC for its PGA coverage in collaboration with PointsBet Sportsbook. The analysts explore and spotlight live odds fluctuations and prop bets as the action progresses. Is it possible that the first Bet & Watch game could be an upcoming Diamondbacks game? At present, it appears as probable as any other team’s game.
Did the DraftKings software serve as a new location for D-backs games?
Which activity is highlighted first by MLB will likely depend on the readiness of the product and the gameplay communication. Broadcasting rights are regulated by MMB’s broadcast contracts, which also enforce blackout restrictions on live game streaming.
This is why MLB Television viewers in Arizona cannot access live streams of D-backs games. Additionally, MLB TV, which is part of this agreement, may work with DraftKings to develop new betting-related content for MLB Television viewers in the future.
It’s premature to determine if DraftKings might frequently stream MLB games through its app. This isn’t feasible; it’s not even remotely feasible. Google has been MLB’s streaming partner for the last three seasons, renewing its contract annually. This season, Google is providing 21 MLB games for free live streaming on YouTube.
DraftKings or its rivals could potentially bid for a similar or smaller package of games in the upcoming season. This concept has already been explored by North American sports leagues and sportsbooks. Earlier this year, BetMGM Sportsbook provided live streams of several NHL games through its app.
Should a Major League Baseball (MLB) game proceed with an Arizona (AZ) betting, it could potentially feature some Diamondbacks games, subject to the contract terms. However, most of these games would only be available for live viewing on Bally Sports Arizona at the present time.
DraftKings is unquestionably funneling more resources into live sports content as a means of engaging consumers. Similarly, MLB has fully welcomed sports gambling to achieve the same goal.
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