Some of the biggest names in broadcasting are joining the new Vegas Stats & Information Network (VSiN), a new multi-channel network dedicated to sports gambling information. The new network is set to launch February 27 featuring shows hosted by legendary sports broadcaster Brent Musburger and famous boxing announcer Al Bernstein.
The 77-year-old Musburger left his job at ESPN and ABC to join the new venture, which will broadcast live from a custom-build studio in the sports book of the South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa in Las Vegas. VSiN will deliver exclusive and proprietary news, analysis and
“For the first time, unbiased, actionable information and expert insights will be available to sports bettors across multiple channels, including web, live streaming, radio, mobile and social,” said a press release from VSiN.
VSiN will launch at VSiN.com on Monday, Feb. 27, but aired a special broadcast hosted by Musburger leading into yesterday’s Super Bowl.
“Sports gambling is a multibillion-dollar industry that has been forced to operate largely underground, leaving consumers scouring the internet and searching for winks and nods from broadcasters to inform their decisions,” said Musburger, founder and chairman of VSiN. “We’re so excited to bring together award-winning broadcasters and producers, legendary oddsmakers, as well as a team of content, tech, media and gaming experts to illustrate the legitimacy of, and science behind, this huge and underserved market.”
In addition to Musburger and Bernstein, additional hosts will be added in the coming months, including oddsmaking experts Jimmy Vaccaro, Vinny Magliulo and Chris Andrews.
In addition to these experts, some of the nation’s foremost sports gambling journalists will help create a truly independent source of customized and actionable news to inform those who enjoy wagering on sports. The editorial team will include Norm Clarke, former Pulitzer Prize-nominated entertainment journalist and sports columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and Matt Youmans, a, veteran Las Vegas sports and gaming reporter and host.
“Sports fans everywhere love a little action—what better way to take a chance and enjoy a good game?” said Musburger, managing editor and lead host of VSiN. “The time is here for these folks to get some straightforward information from the people who really understand sports betting, like Jimmy, Vinny and Chris who are literally my ‘guys in the desert.’ VSiN finally brings that insider knowledge and expertise straight to the fans.”
“VSiN arrives with our industry growing more mainstream every day,” added Magliulo. “With that growth comes a need for experience, knowledge and insight, which is exactly what our team provides in an informative and entertaining manner. I’m betting you won’t watch a game the same way again!”
Musburger will host a daily show Thursday through Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. PT. Bernstein will host his show from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET/ noon to 2 p.m. PT each weekday. In addition to daily programing of news and opinions, VSiN.com will provide exclusive data and concurrent analytics with an array of selections to match the viewer’s preference.
Starting on Feb. 27, select content from VSiN, including the shows hosted by Musburger, Bernstein and others, will air on SiriusXM radio (Sirius channel 215, XM channel 204) and on the SiriusXM app (channel 961), as well as broadcast on VSiN.com.
