Audacy Announces Return of ''BetQL Countdown To Tip-Off''

BetQL Countdown to Kickoff

Audacy has announced the return of "BetQL Countdown to Tip-Off," a three-episode series of special men's college basketball tournament programming. The series will air on March 18, March 25 and April 1 from 8-10am ET on BetQL Network. Led by Nick Kostos and Ken Barkley, co-hosts of You Better You Bet podcast, "BetQL Countdown to Tip-Off" will serve as breakdowns of the men's college basketball tournament, featuring a mix of sports betting insight.

The show will also welcome talent from across Audacy's portfolio of sports stations and broadcasts live on March 18 from the BetMGM Sportsbook at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas as part of Audacy's partnership with BetMGM.

"The men's college basketball tournament is the premier playoff tournament in American sports and we're excited to bring back this informative and entertaining program," said Audacy President, Sports Mike Dee. "Whether you're trying to win your office pool or cash in on this year's bracket, ‘Countdown to Tip-Off,' Nick and Ken will have you covered with their expert analysis of all the madness this March."

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