Ep 501: Bullseyes & Branding - The Commercial Value of Darts with BetMGM

On today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by Optimove, we're making the most of this being Episode 501, and we're stepping up to the oche to discuss darts and brand deals with BetMGM!

Joe Streeter is joined by Gethin Evans, UK Managing Director of BetMGM to discuss everything from double tops to brand drops. Joe and Gethin discuss the explosion in popularity and commercial value of darts, BetMGM's sponsorship of the Premier League Darts, what inspired the partnership, the advantages of sponsoring darts against other sports, the concept of 'always on' sponsorship, potential for darts to take off in the US and Asia, and the opportunity Premier League Darts has to allow BetMGM to tap into a new audience.

Gethin also tells Joe about the power of Sky Sports and its synergy with the PDC and what this brings to the table for them, the fan resonance with the players, exciting moments such as nine-dart finishes creating brand opportunities for BetMGM and activation strategies around the sponsorship deal.

Lastly, Gethin tells us what his darts walk on song would be!

Host: Joe Streeter
Guest: Gethin Evans
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Scott Fulton

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