theScore is named authorized gaming operator of Major League Baseball
30 Jun 2020
“We’re thrilled to work with MLB, helping bring our fans an even deeper experience as we begin our multi-state expansion of theScore Bet,” said John Levy, Founder and CEO of theScore. “We know our fans are eager to watch and bet on America’s pastime, and we’ll be ready to bring them a best-in-class integrated media and betting offering when play resumes and for seasons to come.”
“Working with theScore is another important step in offering baseball fans a variety of unique gaming options to continually engage with our sport,” said Kenny Gersh, MLB Executive Vice President, Gaming & New Business Ventures. “theScore is an innovative company that shares our vision for developing fandom with new, creative gaming opportunities on a variety of platforms.”
As part of the agreement, theScore and MLB will also collaborate on best-in-class practices to protect the integrity of MLB games.
Currently taking wagers in New Jersey and set to launch in both Indiana and Colorado in the coming months, subject to receiving all licenses and approvals, theScore Bet (iOS and Android) has been uniquely integrated with theScore’s highly-popular sports news and scores app (iOS and Android) to deliver a holistic media and gaming experience.