Rachel DeMita joins Caesars Sportsbook as content provider, brand ambassador

December 21, 2021 7:55 PM
  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports
December 21, 2021 7:55 PM
  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports

Caesars Sportsbook Tuesday announced that it has signed Rachel DeMita to produce and deliver original sports betting content around basketball. DeMita, a former All-American basketball player at Old Dominion University, is the first person to host a TV show through a video game, NBA 2KTV.

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DeMita also will become one of the few women serving as a brand ambassador for a sports betting operator.

“Rachel is an incredible talent who knows how to engage with a wide array of audiences, said Caesars Digital Chief Marketing Officer Sharon Otterman in a statement. “Her deep knowledge of basketball and ability to create compelling content stands out among the many personalities in sports. We can’t wait to collaborate with her and see what she brings to life.”

DeMita will produce content, including fan engagement pieces, that will be shared across Caesars social media channels. She is slated to begin working for Caesars this holiday season.

“I’m so excited to be a part of the Caesars Sportsbook team,” said DeMita in a statement“We are going to create some incredible content around basketball this season with the many sports fans who enjoy betting on the game. I’ll be jumping in quick, so make sure to be on the lookout!”

DeMita joins football’s Manning family, actors J. B. Smoove and Patton Oswalt, and ex-ESPN broadcasters Kenny Mayne and Trey Wingo, as Caesars brand ambassadors.

Caesars Sportsbook is live in 21 states and jurisdictions, 14 of which are mobile. Its mobile app offers expansive wagering options, including live in-game betting, and safe and easy ways to deposit and withdraw funds.  Caesars Sportsbook partners with the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and several individual teams, and is the exclusive odds provider for ESPN and CBS Sports.