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NCAA Expands Partnership with Genius Sports to Provide Data to Sportsbooks

The deal grants Genius Sports exclusive rights to distribute NCAA championship data to licensed sportsbooks under a regulated framework through 2032.

NCAA President Charlie Baker attends a Senate Judiciary hearing entitled "Name, Image, and Likeness, and the Future of College Sports" on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., October 17, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
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Overview

  • The NCAA will sell official data and branding from its championship events, including March Madness, to licensed sportsbooks via Genius Sports.
  • Genius Sports becomes the exclusive distributor of NCAA championship data under an extended agreement lasting until 2032.
  • The partnership includes safeguards such as limiting risky bet types and monitoring betting patterns to protect student-athletes and ensure integrity.
  • The deal excludes regular season games and College Football Playoff data, which are not controlled by the NCAA.
  • This marks a significant shift in the NCAA's stance on sports betting, diversifying its revenue streams beyond traditional media rights.