‘SmartRadio’ is a new handsfree, in-vehicle, voice betting technology for radio sportscasts. Simplebet, ConnectedTravel and Radioline have joined together on the tech that will enable sports fans to safely place bets by voice while driving and listening to radio play-by-play.
Among SmartRadio’s first consumer experiences will be free-to-play and real-money sports betting, using Simplebet’s proprietary automated operations platform. The product enables sports fans to safely bet while driving and listening to sportscasts in their car, compete with friends and other fans, earn points and win prizes from game sponsors.
“As we continue to pioneer new ways for fans to engage with live sporting events, we’re thrilled to partner with ConnectedTravel and Radioline for this first-of-its-kind experience,” said Chris Bevilacqua, Co-Founder and CEO of Simplebet.
“The integration of emerging technologies like Voice, Payments, and eCommerce in vehicles, unlocks drive time empowering drivers to instantly and safely interact with audio programming,” said Bryan Biniak, CEO, of ConnectedTravel. “Drivers can play with and buy what they hear and engage at the moments they are most inspired.”
The product works with Google’s Android Automotive system and enables drivers and passengers to transact with radio programming in real-time, including gamifying programming.
“Radioline’s SmartRadio enabled application will be available for the 100m+ Android Automotive vehicles being produced by leading auto OEM,” said Xavier Filliol, Radioline COO.
