Entercom Chicago All-In On Betting
• Entercom Chicago is taking full advantage of the lucrative sports-wagering business with the launch of The Bet 105.9 FM (WCFS-HD2). The station will be an affiliate of CBS Sports Radio and the recently launched BetQL Audio Network and feature national Sports-Talk and sports betting programming heard across Entercom’s sports stations.
Programming at launch will include BetQL Daily with Joe Ostrowski and Ross Tucker and You Better You Bet with Nick Kostos and Ken Barkley, as well as CBS Sports Radio Network programming including Tiki and Tierney, The DA Show and Reiter Than You.
“Since legalization in 2019, sports betting has exploded in the state of Illinois and we’re delighted to enter the arena of this rapidly growing landscape to deliver insightful content to our listeners with the launch of this new station,” said Rachel Williamson, Regional President and Market Manager, Entercom Chicago. “The station will serve as the home for several favorites from the BetQL Audio Network and CBS Sports Radio Network, giving listeners a wide array of expert analysis.”