Sports betting network VSiN on Tuesday announced the launch of its new free adsSupported TV (FAST) channel, Best Bets TV, to reach more sports fans.
Leveraging podcast and live content from across VSiN’s platforms, the 24/7 channel delivers sports betting content to a broader audience — combining highlights from its live programming, original analysis, and video podcasts in a free streaming format.
Best Bets TV provides broadcast and streaming services access to the full 24/7 channel, or blocks of programming that can be integrated into daily schedules. The full 24/7 Best Bets TV channel is streamed exclusively on the OrkaTV platform in its sports category streaming on Roku, Fire TV, Google Play, Android OS, and tv.orka.tv. It’s scheduled to launch soon on all smart TV platforms.
“VSiN programming for Best Bets TV is a unique offering in FAST, with specially curated clips and three hours of live programming each weekday,” OrkaTV Founder and CEO Mike Woods said in a statement. “As viewers increasingly turn to streaming for live television, Best Bets TV represents the kind of dynamic content that we’re focused on bringing to the OrkaTV platform. In partnership with VSiN, we’re creating a compelling destination for sports fans who want insight, analysis, and live coverage throughout the day.”
Select Best Bets TV sports betting content also airs on Anthem’s Game+, available across North America through major IPTV, cable, and satellite systems. Best Bets TV is available on the Marquee Sports Network, directly and via providers like Hulu+ Live TV, FuboTV, DIRECTV and various cable providers.
“VSiN continues to grow its distribution footprint across every major platform to reach more sports fans in more ways with its award-winning sports betting content,” VSiN Chief Operating Officer Miles Gwyn said in a statement. “With the launch of Best Bets TV, we have an incredible opportunity to introduce VSiN content to millions of new viewers, while leveraging some of the content we’re already creating. We expect to continue this rapid expansion to make sports betting information accessible to every fan, by providing the credible insights, expert commentary, and entertainment that make VSiN the leading voice in sports betting.”
The launch of Best Bets TV leverages VSiN’s daily output of more sports betting content than there are hours in a day and underscores the network’s commitment to delivering credible, high-quality sports betting programming. The new channel curates segments to give sports fans access to the network’s programming on free-to-watch platforms.
The new channel also taps into a mix of AI clipping through a partnership with TVU Networks, and manual clipping to generate more than 150 new video clips each day. The network’s partnership with Zype for content organization and management enables content customization through rich metadata. VSiN’s Amagi collaboration uses metadata to build shows, while prioritizing the most recent clips. The system helps VSiN curate content to deliver relevant and timely programming to sports fans everywhere.
Programming on Best Bets TV draws from VSiN’s podcasts, including The GM Shuffle, Fade Us Sports, The College Football Betting Podcast, and Pod to the Futures, along with up to three hours of live content daily including VSiNLive on Mad Dog Radio, which simulcasts weekdays on SiriusXM. The channel will also feature clips from VSiN’s live shows, packaging key betting insights, expert analysis, and daily highlights in new ways to help fans make more informed wagering decisions.
