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Place your wagers: First B1G athletic department forms sports betting partnership
By Rolando Rosa
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Maryland is making history as the first athletic department in the B1G to form a sports betting partnership. The Terrapins are partnering with PointsBet Sportsbook:
The FIRST sports betting partnership in the Big Ten‼️
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— PointsBet Sportsbook (@PointsBetUSA) December 8, 2021
PointsBet is regarded as a market leader for spearheading responsible gambling efforts. Maryland is thrilled for the partnership and the learning opportunities it will provide.
“With the announcement of our partnership with PointsBet through Maryland Sports Properties and Playfly Sports, we are looking forward to raising awareness and educating our student-athlete and University community about responsible gambling,” Maryland Executive Associate Athletic Director and Chief Strategy Officer Brian Ullmann said. “Maryland Athletics continues to lead boldly with the first deal of its kind in the Big Ten Conference and in the region.”
PointsBet will be featured throughout Maryland’s digital channels and sports radio network broadcasts, as well as in-arena activations and commercial assets.
Rolando Rosa brings his experience covering college football to Saturday Tradition. Follow him on Twitter @RolandoRosa3.