LAS VEGAS, June 29, 2021 / PRNewswire / – WynnBET, the premier mobile sports betting app from the world’s leading luxury hotel operator Wynn Resorts, revealed details of the Blue Wire podcasting studio currently under construction in Wynn Las Vegas on Tuesday. The 1,700-square-foot, state-of-the-art space is slated to open in August before the 2021 NFL season and will be used year-round to create thousands of hours of sports-related audio, video and social media content from the Blue Wire network of more than 175 podcasts that reach over 50 million downloads annually.
Blue Wire Studio at Wynn Las Vegas Renderings (photos available for download):
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“Producing and distributing engaging content that is only available at Wynn is an important part of our strategy for building the WynnBET brand,” said Craig Billings, President of Wynn Interactive. “Our partnership with Blue Wire will create unique, story-based sports content, much of which will be produced in Wynn Las Vegas. The on-site studio will enliven our physical sports betting offering and promote the WynnBET experience. “
In anticipation of the studio’s opening, Blue Wire has also announced that Chris Long and Carter crisis are now part of the platform’s prestigious roster of podcasting talent. Carter crisis, Pro Football Hall of Fame member and legendary wide receiver, will host a new Blue Wire podcast called WR1 interviewing the top receivers in football. Chris Long, celebrated former NFL defensive end and global philanthropist, will continue his hugely popular podcast Green Light With Chris Long, now exclusively licensed by Blue Wire and co-produced with its digital media company, Chalk Media. The partnership with Long was negotiated between Allied Sports and Blue Wire. WynnBET will be the title sponsor for Carter and Long’s programs.
Current Blue Wire Headliner, Haley O’Shaughnessy, Co-host of the basketball lifestyle podcast Spinsters alongside Jordan Ligons, will also maintain a prominent presence in the studio to showcase their unique perspective on the current events of the week and provide in-depth coverage on subjects that show the other side of basketball. New and existing Blue Wire talent performing in the studio will continue to be announced.
“This partnership gives Blue Wire a national stage within Wynn Las Vegas to compete with top publishers in sports and entertainment,” said Blue Wire CEO Kevin Jones. “We will continue to partner with emerging talent and create original content from the resort floor to become an activation hub for events like the NBA Summer League, the NFL Draft 2022 and beyond. We can’t wait to start targeting YouTubers, partners, and fans this August. “
The fully customized Blue Wire studio is located in Wynn Las Vegas next to the casino floor and is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass walls so fans and resort guests can view recordings and live events from the public boardwalk. The elegant room has the latest technology for audio and video recordings, a central set for four people in front of a 4-meter-high LED video wall, a second, more intimate set for two people, an ultra-classy guest lounge with dry bar, sports memorabilia -Display wall and private green space.
The design highlights include an interplay of iconic patterns from the world of sports with large graphic walls with stylized interpretations of basketball field lines, soccer fields, baseball diamonds and soccer fields. The basketball court floor is complimented by luxurious finishes inspired by classic materials used in sports equipment, such as fine leather, baseball stitching accents, ash wood, and smooth, frosty marble modeled on the ice found in hockey rinks. The effect is rounded off by a collection of individual sports-related art and a text wall that repeats Blue Wire’s core vision and values of hectic, innovation and inclusion. and reinforcement of underrepresented voices in sport.
For more information, please visit www.WynnBET.com or www.BlueWirePods.com.
Via Wynn Interactive
Wynn Interactive is the online gaming division of Wynn Resorts, Ltd. (Nasdaq: WYNN) and offers a world-class collection of mobile casino and sports betting options for discerning players who understand the difference between placing a bet and experiencing a bet. Wynn Interactive products, operated under the WynnBET, WynnSLOTS and BetBull brands, are designed to digitally deliver the legendary service and guest experience for which Wynn Resorts is known, backed by the company’s trusted heritage as the world’s leading international casino -Operator.
WynnBET is anchored through its eponymous mobile sports and casino betting app, which offers unique experiences, unique social betting mechanisms and a high quality user interface. Currently available in New Jersey, Colorado, Michigan, Virginia, Indiana, and Tennessee, WynnBET is ready for rapid expansion in 2021 as several pending license applications are in progress. WynnBET is an authorized NASCAR gaming operator and the proud marketing partner of several NBA and MLB teams. For more information, visit WynnInteractive.com or WynnBET.com.
About Blue Wire
Blue Wire is a sports and entertainment podcasting network that brings together the next generation of journalists, influencers, athletes and fans. Our mission is to empower underrepresented stories in sports and connect people through new perspectives on traditional sports narrative. Blue Wire prides itself on being home to shows including Spinsters Haley O’Shaughnessy and Jordan Ligons, On the clock with Colleen Wolfe, and the 2021 Webby nominated series American Prodigy.
Contact:
Seth Medvin, WynnBET
702-770-7832
seth.medvin@wynnbet.com
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