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269 sats \ 11 comments \ @Bell_curve 27 Jun Stacker_Sports

A federal jury in California has ruled against the NFL in an antitrust class-action lawsuit regarding its out-of-market broadcasts. The jury awarded $4.7 billion in damages to consumers who subscribed to the NFL's 'Sunday Ticket' telecast package. The NFL expressed disappointment with the decision and plans to appeal the verdict[1].

Sources [1] NFL Ordered to Pay $4.7 Billion in Sunday Ticket Case https://www.wsj.com/sports/football/nfl-sunday-ticket-lawsuit-ruling-7c9364b9

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71 sats \ 5 replies \ @grayruby 27 Jun

@BlokchainB rejoices!

95 sats \ 4 replies \ @BlokchainB 28 Jun

Not yet @siggy47 we can expect this to be appealed right?

91 sats \ 2 replies \ @siggy47 28 Jun

They say they are appealing. I don't know anything about the case, so I don't know what the odds are of succeeding with the appeal.

124 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve OP 28 Jun

The case is about antitrust violations.

It’s strange for this to be a class action.

Hot dogs and beer are too expensive at the stadium 🏟️. Time for a class action

92 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve OP 28 Jun

The judge can overturn the verdict or reduce damages.

4.7 billion is the price of a team

Punitive is 3x

This case was heard in California.

NY AG can still sue NFL for fraud and disgorgement. Bad joke.

70 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve OP 28 Jun

Definitely being appealed

41 sats \ 4 replies \ @Undisciplined 27 Jun

I should probably look into how to get some of that dough.

41 sats \ 3 replies \ @Bell_curve OP 27 Jun

Class action lawsuits make lawyers wealthy. The class plaintiffs get 5 bucks per head?

Most class action lawsuits are frivolous

I don’t like the Sunday Ticket product or price but I would probably feel differently if I had to buy it to watch my team play.

I think it’s better now that you don’t have to buy a satellite 📡 dish.

My friend purchased Sunday Ticket years ago because he said it was cheaper than going to a bar every Sunday. He is a dolphin 🐬 fan.

I agree that buying a season pass for one team vs all games would be better for consumers.

But this class action lawsuit is a bad idea and precedent. If the NFL loses the case they will compensate by making something else more expensive

21 sats \ 2 replies \ @Undisciplined 28 Jun

I really think there's a big win-win opportunity and you alluded to it.

If they charged something like half of the Sunday Ticket price just for access to the team of your choice, I think there would be immense demand for that.

The amount being paid per game might be dramatically more expensive, but fans would be happy, because they aren't paying for as much stuff they don't care about.

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @Bell_curve OP 28 Jun freebie

Commercial establishments like sports bars are probably fine with paying for the entire package but maybe not

How does NBA TV work? You select one team?

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 28 Jun

I heard the NBA was going to do that, but I haven't used it and I'm not sure they've rolled it out yet.

NBA TV is basically just like any other broadcast channel with one select game at a time. League Pass gives you access to the out of market games.