Dianna Russini plans to seek NFL credential for Super Bowl Radio Row through iHeartMedia affiliation
Journalist Dianna Russini intends to apply for a press credential for Radio Row at Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles, according to a source cited by Front Office Sports. Rather than citing her new web show on BetUS, an offshore sportsbook, she plans to use her affiliation with iHeartMedia — where she is set to launch a podcast — as the basis for her application, since the NFL's gambling policy creates complications around offshore betting companies. Reactions among NFL team executives are mixed: multiple teams told FOS they would deny a credential tied to BetUS, while at least one said it would grant her access and others indicated they would consider a request made through iHeart. The NFL had not responded to FOS's requests for comment, and the application deadline for Super Bowl media credentials is December 4.
The NFL generally stays away from offshore betting companies, and its gambling policy prohibits personnel from participating in any form of illegal gambling
Why it matters
For brands: Offshore and legal sportsbooks alike may face scrutiny over how their association with media talent affects those journalists' access to major league events and infrastructure.
For media: The situation illustrates how a journalist's affiliation with an offshore sportsbook can directly affect access to NFL events and team facilities, raising broader questions about credentialing standards in an era of expanded sports betting partnerships.
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Sources
- Front Office Sports · Ryan Glasspiegel, Mark Maske and Michael McCarthy: Dianna Russini Will Seek Credential for Super Bowl Radio Row