VSiN launching dedicated sports betting channel on SiriusXM

Posted: January 6, 2025, 10:40 am.

Last updated: January 6, 2025, 10:53 pm.

VSINOr the Vegas Stats & Information Network, launching a channel on SiriusXM satellite radio that will provide around-the-clock coverage on all things sports betting.

Starting next week, VSIN Will take control of channel 158. sports betting networksAs the channel will be officially called, it will launch on Friday, January 17.

sports betting networks SiriusXM will provide listeners with sports betting insight and analysis from industry experts 24/7. VSIN The dedicated channel will be available to listeners across North America on SiriusXM vehicle radios and the SiriusXM app.

We have always understood the importance of the SiriusXM platform to sports fans and betting enthusiasts and are thrilled to provide unique sports betting content to this engaged and growing audience – straight from the entertainment and gaming capital of the world in Las Vegas, Brian Musburger said, VSIN Co-Founder, President and Chief Business Officer. “Distribution on SiriusXM is an important component of our expansion strategy and helps strengthen VSIN Positioned as the nation's largest sports betting network.”

VSIN also teaming up with Mad Dog Sports Radio on channel 82 for a nightly program that will air weekdays from 7 pm to 10 pm. “VSIN Live on Mad Dog Sports Radio,” hosted by Patrick Meagher and Dustin Swedelson, will debut on Monday, January 6.

VSIN Resurrection?

Launched in February 2017 by the family of renowned sportscaster Brent Musburger, VSIN The installation could not have come at a more opportune time. Just over a year later, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal law that limited betting on single-game sports to Nevada.

Since the landmark May 2018 decision, nearly 40 states and Washington, DC have passed laws authorizing legal sports gambling. VSIN Was many sports bettors' media source for sports betting content.

DraftKings bets VSIN Was going to lose. Last July, the sportsbook and iGaming operator sold VSIN Back to Musburger Media for an undisclosed price.

“DraftKings continues to optimize its investments in content and media to align with the most important areas and needs of our business strategy, objectives and goals,” DraftKings chief marketing officer Stephanie Sherman said at the time. “We would like to thank the entire team VSIN It's a great relationship, and we look forward to continuing to advertise on the network.”

SiriusXM viewers

VSIN Acquiring SiriusXM channels allows media outlets to immediately reach many new listeners. SiriusXM reports 34 million subscribers.

Demand for sports betting content continues to grow VSIN is a leader in this field,” said Eric Spitz, vice president of sports programming for SiriusXM. “We are very pleased to provide our listeners with access to VSIN 24/7 show and personalities on their dedicated channel and are excited to work together on a new special show on 'Mad Dog Sports Radio' that will provide sports fans with the kind of smart, insightful content they want and Let's hope.

VSIN Programming previously aired on SiriusXM from 2017 until the COVID-19 pandemic. VSIN The newsroom studio is located inside the Circa Resort & Casino Sportsbook in downtown Las Vegas.