As sports betting is becoming more common place in the U.S., more media companies are partnering with sports betting companies. Following this trend, Tipico Sportsbook becomes the exclusive betting partner of Gannet Co. Even though the deal
According to a statemen by the company, USA TODAY and Tipico Sportsbook have become strategic sports betting partners. This means that Tipico is now the exclusive sports betting and online gambling product provider for Gannet.
In addition, Gannett will also integrate the sports betting odds, prop bets, free-to-play games and betting trends throughout their network. However, no details were given about the how the integration of the sports betting services and content would take place.
According to Michael Reed, Gannett Chairman and CEO, they want to provide their 46 million sports fans more gambling content. Therefore, it made sense to partner with Tipico as it adds “incredible expertise from their European operation”. His aims to offer sports enthusiast a way to be even more into the “games and sports they care about”.
Tipico Sportsbook becomes the exclusive betting partner of Gannet Co. in Multiyear Deal
The agreement between Tipico and Gannet is a 5-year partnership which includes $90 million in media spending by Tipico. In addition, Gannet will receive performance incentives for customer referrals. In short, part of the deal makes Gannet Co. a gambling affiliate of Tipico. However, details of the commission and incentives for Gannet were not available.
Furthermore, Gannett will have the right to acquire up to 4,990 common shares in the Tipico US business. Of course, the exercise of such right will be subject to applicable laws including applicable gaming regulations.
On the other hand, Gannett will provide Tipico exclusive access to premium marketing assets. In addition, these assets will focus on integrating year-round custom content across the USA TODAY NETWORK beginning with the 2021-22 NFL Season.
Gannet CO. is better known as the parent company of USA TODAY, an American newspaper with over 2.6 million readers. In addition, they also operate, USA Today Sports, with an audience of 50 million consumers per month. USA TODAY Sports comprises several brands like USA TODAY Sports Images, For the Win and USA TODAY Sports Digital.
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