The NHL, NBA, and MLB released a new commercial spot on Tuesday that will debut during the NBA In-Season Tournament match-up between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday evening at 7:30pm ET.
Titled “Never Know What’s Next”, the spot was made in cooperation with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) as well as operators DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, and ESPN Bet.
“Working with our fellow sports leagues, gaming operator partners, and responsible gaming partners gives added weight – particularly for young bettors – to this shared priority of making an impact on responsible gaming education across the United States,” said Scott Kaufman-Ross, NBA Senior Vice President Head of Gaming & New Business Ventures. “Ensuring fans are aware of the inherent risk if they choose to bet and correcting the misconception that betting on sports..