Remember Party Poker used to run ads for PartyPoker.net back in the day? There was some kind of tag line that it was NOT a gambling site.
Well, Texas has not legalized sports wagering yet but the Spurs are partnering with Bet365 on a “free play game”
Free to play games are as if a tobacco company came to town and had a 'learn how to smoke' campaign for when cigarettes become legalFans can make predictions for every Spurs regular-season game, earning credits for correct predictions. These credits will allow players opportunities to enter raffles for prizes including courtside seats, suite packages, autographed items and team jerseys.
The following pegs my bullshit meter beyond Max
We are getting into some very weird territory with teams, gambling sites and official data providers.Finding groundbreaking and exciting ways to engage with our fans has long been a priority for our organization,” said Frank Miceli, Chief Revenue Officer for SS&E. “Our partnership with Bet365 is part of our vision to provide innovative and memorable experiences for Spurs fans everywhere.”