MLB's $800 Million Media Shift: Streaming, Betting, and Fan Access

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People Mentioned

• Jordan Spieth (PGA Golfer, three-time major winner) - Discussed his annual charity youth golf event, the Crush It Cup, and his foundation's work.
• Hannah Miller (Bloomberg News Media Reporter) - Provided insights on MLB's new broadcast deals with NBC, ESPN, and Netflix.
• Joey Levy (Founder and CEO of Better) - Discussed his company's "super app" strategy for real money gaming and the future of the sports betting industry.
• Jake Paul (Co-founder of Better) - Mentioned for his role in appealing to the Gen Z demographic for the Better gaming platform.
• Jimmy Pitaro (Chairman of ESPN) - Referenced for his comments on ESPN's strategy regarding regional sports rights.
• Tony Romo - Mentioned as a golf partner of Jordan Spieth, with a lighthearted discussion about their games.
• Dana White (UFC CEO) - Referenced for his 30 million dollar challenge against casinos, which he plans to air on Netflix.

Organizations & Institutions

• PGA Tour - Discussed its successful 2023 season and its position in the ongoing golf landscape.
• MLB (Major League Baseball) - Highlighted its new broadcast deals and ongoing issues with betting scandals.
• NBC Sports - Partnered with MLB for new broadcast deals.
• ESPN - Partnered with MLB for new broadcast deals and is emphasizing its streaming service integration.
• Netflix - Partnered with MLB for new broadcast deals, focusing on one-off live sports events like the Home Run Derby and Field of Dreams game.
• UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) - Mentioned in the context of its media deals and CEO Dana White's challenges.
• Premier League - Identified as an upcoming sports property to watch regarding media rights negotiations.
• NHL (National Hockey League) - Mentioned as a league with media rights expiring in 2028.
• NASCAR - Discussed in the context of its media rights, which are negotiated until 2031.
• NFL (National Football League) - Referenced for its potential early opt-out clause in media deals and its significant viewership.
• NBA (National Basketball Association) - Mentioned for its presence on Peacock and Amazon, and its betting integrations.
• Cleveland Guardians - Mentioned due to a betting scandal involving two of their pitchers.
• YES (Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network) - Cited as an example of a strong regional sports network.
• Jordan Spieth Family Foundation - Host of the annual Crush It Cup youth golf charity event.
• Invited Clubs - Partnered with the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation for the Crush It Cup event.
• Brookhaven Country Club (Dallas, Texas) - The club where Jordan Spieth learned to play golf and where he plays with Tony Romo.

Websites & Online Resources

• hospitality.fifa.com/interest - Where individuals can register interest for FIFA World Cup 26 hospitality packages.
• venmo.me/stashturns - Provides terms and exclusions for the Venmo Stash cash back program.
• Bartesian.com/drinks - Website for ordering Bartesian cocktail makers and taking advantage of holiday deals.

Other Resources

• Better (Gaming and sports media company) - Mentioned as a company building a "real money gaming super app" with multiple products like Better Picks, Better Arcade, and Better Social Sportsbook.
• Crush It Cup - Jordan Spieth's annual youth golf charity event.
• Ball in the Family (Podcast) - A podcast hosted by the Ball brothers, partnered with Better.
• Kashi - Mentioned as a platform for prediction markets.