PointsBet adds former quarterback Ryan Leaf to its talent roster

PointsBet has name former quarterback Ryan Leaf, who joined ESPN in 2019 as a collegue football analyst and is a regular contributor on SportsCenter and College Football Live, to its talent roster. He is hosting The Straight Line with Ryan Leaf , which features the biggest NFL and College storylines with wagering analysis.

"PointsBet views content as an essential component of the overall sports betting experience," said PointsBet USA CEO Johnny Aitken. "Bettors are increasingly looking to sportsbooks to provide them with high-quality entertaining and informative content, and with the unveiling of the PointsBet Studio, we're able to produce and curate content in house that is tailored to the PointsBet user. And we couldn't be more excited to be kicking off the NFL season with content produced alongside our newest brand ambassador, Ryan Leaf."

"I'm thrilled to join the PointsBet team as we work together to produce premium football content during this upcoming football season," added Ryan Leaf. "With PointsBet's market-leading emphasis on live betting options and their best-in-class user experience, it was an easy decision. I'm eager to use my knowledge of the game in a new and exciting way that connects me to sports fans and bettors on a regular basis."

The new digital studio will be located in Manhattan and will be equipped with the latest innovative technology. The PointsBet Studio will be the home to multiple shows per week with the capabilities to live-stream, record video podcasts, create social-first content, and much more. "We're excited to partner with former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist Ryan Leaf for a slate of weekly original shows," said Liam Roecklein, PointsBet Senior Vice President of Content. "We're focusing on delivering content to bettors that highlight the biggest NFL and College Football storylines while also delivering the most in-depth betting analysis."

The Straight Line with Ryan Leaf is the first of a slate of shows set to launch in conjunction with the upcoming opening of the PointsBet Studio. Sports fans can access The Straight Line on all podcast platforms and PointsBet's social channels, including Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, as well as on the PointsBet app.