Comcast introduces Xfinity X1 features including real-time sports odds through a partnership with DraftKings and an immersive viewing experience for pro golf's The Players Championship. Users can conveniently view odds, place bets, and access interactive features to enhance their sports viewing experience.
Comcast Unveils New Features for Xfinity X1: Real-Time Sports Odds and Immersive Golf Viewing
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Comcast has recently unveiled new features for its Xfinity X1 pay TV platform, including a partnership with DraftKings that aims to make sports gambling more accessible. Through X1's new feature called Odds Zone, users can now view DraftKings odds for major sporting events in real-time on the same screen. But what makes this partnership even more convenient is that X1 users can now place bets using a QR code and the DraftKings app on their smartphones.
According to Comcast, Xfinity Odds Zone will be available for various major sporting events such as the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments, the NBA and NHL playoffs, and the start of the NFL and MLB seasons. This means that sports enthusiasts can easily stay updated with the latest odds and place bets conveniently through their X1 platform.
Enhancing the Viewing Experience: Immersive Features for The Players Championship
In addition to the partnership with DraftKings, Comcast is also introducing an immersive viewing experience for pro golf's The Players Championship. This golf tournament will be presented on NBC, Golf Channel, Peacock, and ESPN+. By simply using their voice remote and saying "the players," X1 users can access interactive features that enhance their viewing experience. These features include an interactive course tour of all 18 holes of the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, a dynamic scorecard showing how the course is playing in a given round, and a live leaderboard with tee times and in-progress round-by-round scoring.
Furthermore, users will have access to curated news and highlights from NBC, ESPN, and the PGA Tour FAST channel. This channel offers live programming powered by new technology available to content partners through Xumo Enterprise. X1 users can also launch Xfinity Odds Zone from this immersive experience, allowing them to quickly and seamlessly view the latest tournament odds and place bets through the DraftKings mobile app.
The Power of X1: Enhancing the Viewing Experience for Sports Enthusiasts
Vito Forlenza, VP of entertainment apps for Comcast, expressed excitement about showcasing the power of their platform through partnerships like The Players Championship. He emphasized the ability of X1 to help customers find, watch, and enjoy events across multiple networks and streaming services, while also providing interactive features for fans seeking a deeper experience.
Comcast's latest features for Xfinity X1 demonstrate their commitment to enhancing the viewing experience for sports enthusiasts. By integrating sports gambling and immersive features into their platform, they are making it easier for users to engage with their favorite sports events and stay connected with the latest odds. With these new additions, Xfinity X1 continues to position itself as a comprehensive entertainment hub for sports fans.