Redskins Preseason Broadcast To Have Predictive Gaming Element

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The NFL will take its first tentative step toward legalized gambling this week via a Redskins preseason game on NBC Sports Washington. During the Redskins preseason game against the Browns this Thursday, the RSN’s overflow channel -- NBC Sports Washington Plus -- will be a free-to-play “Predict the Game” telecast that will offer cash prizes of $1,000 per quarter. The NBCS Washington Plus channel will have “Predict the Game” telecasts for all four Redskins preseason games. “We want casual fans to be more involved in the broadcast,” NBCSW Senior VP & GM Damon Phillips said. “When they are more involved, they stay longer.”



NBCSW has been a leader in gambling-related sports telecasts. In January, it started producing “Predict the Game” telecasts in partnership with Monumental Sports for eight Wizards games. Earlier this spring, RSN executives approached the Redskins about ways to enhance the broadcast of the team’s preseason games. The team was open to “Predict the Game” telecasts and advocated for the NFL to give its blessing.

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