Fox Sports Expands FS1 Programming with First-Ever Gambling Show

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Fox Sports is expanding its FS1 programming with the launch of its first-ever gambling show, titled “Lock It In,” it was announced Tuesday in a press release.

“Lock It In” will premiere on Sept. 10, with Rachel Bonnetta as host and featuring “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” alum “Cousin Sal” Iacono (above), Clay Travis and oddsmaker Todd Fuhrman.

The show comes after MGM became the first betting sponsor with a sports league when the company signed a deal with the NBA in July.

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In May, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a federal ban on sports gambling, portending to a future that sees gambling legalized across most, if not all, of the 50 states. Currently, gambling is only legal in New Jersey, Nevada and soon-to-be Mississippi.

“The thing I love most about ‘Lock It In’ is just how much fun it will be to watch. All four cast members have such big personalities and what sets the show apart is their shared love of sports, humor and competitiveness,” Charlie Dixon, executive vice president, content, FS1 said in a statement. “In the end, the show is not only about being right, it’s about being interesting.”

Bonnetta, who will host the show, joined Fox Sports in 2016, and recently hosted the 30-minute Twitter show “Fifa World Cup Now.” Iacono is a television personality who you might recognize from “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and hosts the Bill Simmons Ringer Podcast Network podcast, “Against All Odds.”

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Travis currently hosts Fox Sports Radio’s “Outkick the Coverage With Clay Travis” show, and Fuhrman has worked with Fox Sports since FS1’s launch. He co-founded the betting podcast “Bet the Board.”

“We’re thrilled to expand our FS1 studio slate with the addition of a one-of-a-kind gambling show, ‘Lock It In,’ which will showcase the biggest topics in sports through the eyes of captive fans and new co-host Marcellus Wiley to a now 90-minute ‘Speak for Yourself,'” said Mark Silverman, president, National Networks, FOX Sports.

“These additions align with our overall strategy to deliver unparalleled programming headlined by the premier talent in the business,” he added.

ESPYS Parties 2018: Snoop Dogg, Aly Raisman Kick Off Biggest Week in Sports (Updating Photos)

The 2018 ESPYS take place live on Wednesday from the Microsoft Theater but ESPN's annual awards extravaganza has turned into a week-long event as the biggest names in sports descend on Los Angeles -- swapping their jerseys and cleats for designer clothes and cool shoes.
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Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman was joined by Alison Overholt -- vice president, editor-in-chief of ESPN The Magazine and espnW - at the HEROES at the ESPYS party in Los Angeles Tuesday.
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Raisman graces the cover of ESPN the Magazine's special HEROES issue ahead of receiving the Arthur Ashe Courage Award with other survivors of sexual abuse committed by Larry Nassar.
The Cedars-Sinai and Sports Spectacular Gala on Sunday night marked the start of ESPYS week as former San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman joined Snoop Dogg at his Inglewood "compound" to help raise awareness about diabetes and obesity.
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Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy at HEROES at THE ESPYS pre-party event in LA.
ESPN host Jemele Hill at the at HEROES at THE ESPYS pre-party event in LA.
Paralympic snowboarder and former "Dancing With the Stars" contestant Amy Purdy was honored with the Inspirational Athlete Award, telling TheWrap that "so many people don’t even know they have diabetes so I think this is an incredible cause that raises a lot of awareness." Having overcome the loss of her legs to meningitis at age 19, Purdy is now writing her second book on inspiration, "so it is fitting to be getting an inspiration award tonight."
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Chloe Kim was also honored with an Inspirational Athlete Award after she became the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding medal with her Halfpipe gold in Pyeongchang this year.
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Coming off the biggest season of his NFL career, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell said he wants to "encourage kids and talk to them about how to understand their bodies and be active, especially nowadays with so much technology available. I think playing sports is really important ... there’s a lot of lessons to be learned on how to take care of your body and knowing what your limits are," he added.
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Having retired in 2o12, Merriman said that "even having been done with the NFL for six years, I still love being in the gym ... There are people who didn’t have that regimen and it’s a struggle for them to stay in shape, but I always say to them ‘just stay active.'"
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No. 1 NFL draft pick Baker Mayfield was also on hand at the Sports Spectacular to combat diabetes. The 23-year-old QB said technology and video games have a lot of kids staying inside, but getting out and exercising is "great not only for physical health but for mental health too." As for heading into his rookie year with the Cleveland Browns, who went 0-16 last season, "people don’t have high expectations for us but we know what we have," he said.
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Constance Schwartz-Morini, partner and co-founder of SMAC Entertainment, was also honored with the Visionary Award for her work with clients such as NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan.
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US Women's National Hockey Team at HEROES at the ESPYS pre-party event in LA

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Sports Spectacular Gala launches ESPYS week events, as ESPN the Magazine spotlights bravery and philanthropy at the HEROES party

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