DALLAS — In a groundbreaking move for the world of sports betting, the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA) Tour is making its debut on the betting scene. Effective today, sports enthusiasts across ten legalized betting states in the United States and one Canadian province can now place wagers on official-data powered markets and live video feeds of professional pickleball events.
FanDuel Sportsbook leads the way as the inaugural platform to offer these exciting betting opportunities, with the Vulcan Kansas City Open, scheduled from August 24-27, serving as the flagship event for this new venture. Bettors will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of betting markets, including predicting match winners, correct match scores, total points (over/under), and head-to-head matchups, all while watching the live action unfold.
The expansion of pickleball into the world of sports betting marks a historic moment for the sport. As Connor Pardoe, Founder and CEO of the PPA Tour, aptly stated, "This is a monumental moment for the PPA Tour and the game of pickleball as a whole." He further emphasized the significance of their entry into the sports betting industry, recognizing the sport's incredible growth over recent years and its ever-widening appeal.
Through a strategic partnership with Genius Sports, an official data, technology, and broadcast partner, the PPA Tour will deliver real-time data and live video feeds to participating sportsbooks and online vendors. This will enable bettors to stay closely connected to the action as it unfolds.
Sean Conroy, Executive Vice President, North America at Genius Sports, highlighted the importance of this new venture, saying, "Creating an official data-powered betting product for pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in America, is a crucial platform for the PPA Tour to engage new and existing fans." He expressed enthusiasm for the introduction of low latency video feeds on PPA Tour events, starting with the upcoming Vulcan Kansas City Open.
FanDuel has already embraced this innovative opportunity by opening PPA Tour betting markets in ten states, namely Maryland, Louisiana, Connecticut, Illinois, Wyoming, Michigan, Tennessee, Colorado, and Washington. Additionally, fans in Canada's Ontario province can also place their bets on this exciting sport.
The PPA Tour's commitment to ensuring the integrity of the sport is unwavering. In conjunction with this launch, all PPA Tour professionals, staff, officials, and players have undergone training to adhere to the PPA Tour Sports Betting and Integrity Policy. Sportradar, a renowned player in the sports data and integrity space, has partnered with the PPA Tour to create this policy, develop the e-learning platform, and establish processes to safeguard players.
Crucially, the PPA Tour is dedicated to providing responsible gambling options to fans. Resources are available at ncpgambling.org for individuals and families affected by problem gambling.
As the PPA Tour pioneers its entry into the world of sports betting, it promises to bring a new level of excitement and engagement to pickleball enthusiasts, both new and existing. With this historic development, professional pickleball joins the ranks of sports available for legal wagering, marking a significant milestone for this rapidly growing sport.
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