NFL seeks to hire Vice President of sports betting
The new VP would “oversee the league’s gambling initiative” while protecting league integrity
In early 2021, the NFL announced three “Official Sports Betting Partners”, four more partners were added shortly after. Now, the NFL looks to hire a Vice President/General Manager for sports betting.
These partnerships allowed sports betting platforms to advertise on NFL broadcasts and use league branding in promotional materials. The person hired as Vice President would be responsible for handling the relationships between partners, “driving fan engagement globally”, and more.
The announcement of the position comes shortly after Calvin Ridley’s indefinite suspension for betting on Atlanta Falcons games. Noted in the job description the VP of Sports Betting would “protect the integrity of the game”. This could also be a sign that the NFL is looking to build its own sports betting options.
The job description itself reads: “The ideal candidate works collaboratively, builds consensus while anticipating future dependencies, possesses strong interpersonal leadership qualities, and has a deep understanding of both the sports betting and general sports business landscapes.”
Once hired, the position would mark the first-ever VP of Sports Betting in the NFL. In another job posting, the NFL is searching for computer programmers that can “combine expert level design skills and forward design thinking to develop a clear vision for the future of NFL digital gaming experiences.”
During the 2021 season, the NFL formed partnerships with FOX Bet, BetMGM, PointsBet, and WynnBET. Those four sportsbooks joined after the original three, Caesars Entertainment, DraftKings, and FanDuel were approved.
Bill King, from Sports Business Journal, noted that the NFL created the position two years ago before implementing a hiring freeze because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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