The Stars will stream all their games on VICTORY+, a new free service for fans in North Texas. This move deals a significant blow to Bettman's expected pay-per-view revenue.
Starting in September, fans in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas can download the app and watch for free on all streaming platforms. This large area means Bettman will lose out on significant streaming and television revenue, and he is reportedly furious.
The Dallas Stars might spark a trend of teams opting for free streaming services to win fans and boost game interest. If other teams follow, Bettman and the league could lose millions, if not billions, in revenue!
Credit WFAA:You'll be able to watch Dallas Stars games for free on new streaming service
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8 JUILLET | 168 ANSWERS Fans praise the Dallas Stars for screwing Gary Bettman costing him millions Should more NHL teams offer free streaming services? | ||
Yes | 154 | 91.7 % |
No | 14 | 8.3 % |
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