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DraftKings Sponsors CBS News Election Coverage Featuring Donald Trump Jr.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 23
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CBS News has entered into a partnership with DraftKings to provide prediction market data and sponsor election coverage. This sponsorship, which begins on October 26, requires the network to air four sponsored segments daily, prominently featuring DraftKings, specifically on local CBS stations. Donald Trump Jr. is also involved in the prediction market, where his venture capital firm invested $300 million earlier this year.

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Why it matters

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The arrangement establishes a high-profile revenue stream for CBS News through the DraftKings sponsorship. This complements the existing affiliate marketing deals CBS Sports holds with DraftKings and other betting sites, increasing the financial scope of the network's sports and news divisions.

A tax bill extension is providing a tailwind for gaming companies, while political figures like Donald Trump Jr. are involved in related activities.

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Who's involved

  • Donald Trump Jr.Involved in the prediction market venture alongside DraftKings.
  • CBS NewsAirs election coverage that is sponsored by DraftKings.
  • DraftKingsSponsors election coverage and provides prediction market data.
  • CBS SportsHolds existing affiliate marketing deals with DraftKings and other betting sites.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • CBS NewsSpeculative

    CBS News could gain a new revenue stream from the high-profile DraftKings election sponsorship.

  • DraftKingsSpeculative

    DraftKings could see a direct increase in revenue from the prominent sponsorship of election coverage.

  • CBS SportsSpeculative

    CBS Sports could increase revenue via new sponsorship and affiliate marketing deals.

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