FanDuel, the premier online gaming company in North America, and Main Street Sports Group, owner of FanDuel Sports Network, the largest holder of local sports media rights, announced the launch of Bet Tracking, an interactive viewing feature that now allows fans in select markets to follow their FanDuel Sportsbook bets in real time while watching live NBA and NHL games on FanDuel Sports Network. Now live, in the markets where online sports betting is legal, the new integration marks another milestone in creating an interactive, participatory viewing experience for local fans.

Over the past year, the strategic partnership between FanDuel and Main Street Sports Group has helped enhance the local sports viewing experience and deepen FanDuel’s presence in regional markets. Built on FanDuel Sports Network’s in-house technology platform and powered by FanDuel’s account-linking system, Bet Tracking bridges live game action with fans’ wagers, updating in real time as play unfolds.

Bet Tracking has officially launched across select FanDuel Sports Network NBA broadcasts including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Charlotte Hornets, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, and Memphis Grizzlies, as well as NHL coverage of the Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Nashville Predators, and St. Louis Blues. The feature is available to fans in those markets by logging onto FanDuelSportsNetwork.com or the FanDuel Sports Network app using their direct-to-consumer (DTC) or pay-TV credentials, as well as Prime Video.

“The integration of Bet Tracking into live NBA and NHL games on FanDuel Sports Network represents another significant milestone in our partnership and our commitment to delivering an unparalleled viewing experience to fans,” said Mike Raffensperger, President of Sports, FanDuel. “Over the past year, our partnership with FanDuel Sports Network has elevated our brand presence, deepened engagement across our products, and proven the impact of combining live local sports with interactive technology. We look forward to continuing this successful partnership and exploring new ways to collaborate in the future as we remain committed to driving innovation at the intersection of sports entertainment and betting.”

In addition to bet tracking, the partnership has introduced additional fan-first experiences, including:

• Account linking capabilities, so fans can connect their FanDuel Sportsbook account directly to FanDuel Sports Network, enabling the Bet Tracking feature and making it simpler to toggle between the two offerings.
• Expanded on-screen odds integrations into nightly NBA and NHL broadcasts, giving viewers up-to-date information during the same markets and broadcasts where Bet Tracking is available.
• Broadened live content portfolio including shared premier live events rights such as EuroLeague Basketball and PDC Darts, plus syndicated content from The Ringer that provides betting insights powered by FanDuel odds.
• Exclusive offers including a “Bet $5, Get 3 Months on Us” promotion in which customers who place a $5 bet in FanDuel Sportsbook or enter any paid FanDuel daily fantasy contest will receive a trial subscription to FanDuel Sports Network’s DTC streaming service.
• Joint activation around Missouri’s Sportsbook launch featuring in-market events, on-air integrations and promotions, and elevated VIP experiences tied to the state’s legalization of online sports betting on December 1.

“In markets where FanDuel Sports Network and FanDuel’s Sportsbook operate together, we’re seeing meaningful, sustained growth,” said Eric Ratchman, Chief Revenue Officer, Main Street Sports Group. “Fans who engage with FanDuel’s on-screen integrations are watching nearly twice as many games per season and staying connected with our product more than 40 days longer on average. That level of engagement underscores the power of how this partnership is helping to shape the future of local sports viewing.”

A Transformational Year of Growth and Innovation

Since the partnership’s launch last fall, FanDuel and FanDuel Sports Network have introduced a series of fan-first experiences that have expanded access, elevated engagement, and deepened local market connections. Key accomplishments from the first year include:

• Rebranding 15 regional networks under the FanDuel Sports Network name, making FanDuel a household brand across millions of homes.
• Launching new in-game odds integrations with the Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers.
• Shared commitments to promoting responsible gaming using FanDuel Sports Networks reach to encourage viewers to use FanDuel’s responsible gaming tools and highlight available support resources.
• Introducing exclusive offers for DTC subscribers.
• Expanding programming by simulcasting FanDuel TV’s Up & Adams and Run It Back on FanDuel Sports Network.

FanDuel Sports Network, owned and operated by Main Street Sports Group, announced that Damon Phillips is joining the Company as Executive Vice President, Team Partnerships, effective August 25. In this role, Phillips will assume oversight of the South, Southeast, Florida and Sun regions, including partnerships with the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, Carolina Hurricanes, Charlotte Hornets, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Miami Marlins, Nashville Predators, Orlando Magic, and Tampa Bay Rays. He will report to David DeVoe, President of Main Street Sports Group.

“Damon brings an exceptional track record of using digital innovation, audience segmentation, and cross-platform strategies to drive fan growth and engagement. As we continue to invest in our local sports media platform, Damon’s deep leadership experience at both NBC Sports and ESPN, combined with his ability to scale technology-forward solutions for both media companies and team partners, provide a unique perspective as we continue to focus on team-first solutions in a dynamic local media landscape,” said DeVoe.

“I’m thrilled to be joining a company that’s reshaping what local sports media can deliver for fans and partners. FanDuel Sports Network has built a strong foundation and is uniquely positioned to harness the power of local fandom, scale engaged audiences and unlock new growth across its markets. I’m excited to help drive this next chapter,” said Phillips.

Phillips has spent more than three decades at the intersection of sports, media, and technology, including senior leadership roles at NBCUniversal and ESPN. At NBC Sports, he served as Senior Vice President, Digital Media & Emerging Businesses, overseeing NBCSports.com, Sports Betting, Fantasy Sports, the NBC Sports YouTube Channel, Peacock B2B distribution, and multiple podcast and streaming ventures. He led partnerships with DraftKings, BetMGM, Fanatics, and others, and provided strategic direction for the company’s FAST and sports betting content initiatives.

Are You Watching This?!, the leading provider of real-time Sports Excitement Analytics data for global sports, has announced a partnership with FanDuel Sports Network to drive engagement and viewership. FanDuel Sports Network (recently rebranded from Bally Sports) is owned by Main Street Sports Group.

Are You Watching This?! (RUWT) will boost engagement and viewership of the network through automated, data-driven push notifications that highlight key sports moments in the making. RUWT’s patented Excitement Analytics will be integrated directly into the network’s Customer Relationship Management System and trigger an alert to FanDuel Sports Network app users.

Identifying ‘must-watch’ games in real-time empowers FanDuel Sports Network to leverage its  portfolio of 30 NBA, NHL, and MLB teams, increasing stickiness for existing customers while simultaneously converting new ones.

In addition, RUWT’s automatically generated storyline summaries help capture users by explaining why the game is compelling, creating an extra pull for fans wanting to catch the best live action.

Are You Watching This?! Founder, Mark Phillip, said: “Working with FanDuel Sports Network lets us flex our Curation and Discovery muscles, two core elements of our ecosystem. Our proprietary tech drives subscriptions and reduces user churn for the network , and ensures viewers will never miss the most exciting action, whether it’s a dramatic overtime finish or a record-breaking comeback.”