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After the record-setting sale of Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals Game 3 jersey, League Owner Rob Gough tells Sporting News that Jai Alai is his main focus and that the attention around the auction opened doors to introduce the sport to fans who might never have paid attention. Sporting News.
PlayersTV covers the close of the JOOPITER auction and Rob Gough’s plan to rebuild the World Jai Alai League’s broadcasting, ticket sales, and player storytelling from the ground up. PlayersTV.
The most expensive game-worn Jordan jersey ever sold tops the previous NBA record of $10.1 million. Sportico notes the seller is now redirecting his energy to the Miami-based World Jai Alai League, with plans to revamp broadcasting, ticketing, and player storytelling. Sportico.
Brazil’s leading business magazine profiles Rob Gough’s move from record-setting collectibles to the World Jai Alai League, and the league’s shift to selling teams in perpetuity rather than licensing them season by season. Exame (Brazil).
The Athletic on why the owner of the $5.2 million Mickey Mantle card is parting with Jordan’s “Last Dance” jersey: a switch, in his words, from owning sports history to building it, and a plan to keep World Jai Alai League teams rare. The Athletic / The New York Times.
In an exclusive interview, Rob Gough explains how he tracked down Jordan’s Game 3 jersey and why Jai Alai is now his next big sports bet, including plans for a redesigned broadcast, a more immersive night at JAM Arena, and carefully curated team owners. Sporting News.
Galerie previews the JOOPITER auction and introduces the consignor as the new owner of the World Jai Alai League in Miami. Galerie Magazine.
Entrepreneur Rob Gough acquires the Miami-based World Jai Alai League, aiming to return Jai Alai to prominence and transition the league to a traditional franchise-ownership model. The six-team league plans to continue growing the sport through team-based competition, digital distribution, and regulated wagering. Sports Business Journal.
The World Jai Alai League announced the sale of the Fireballs professional Jai Alai team to entrepreneur and investor Rob Gough — the first time a professional Jai Alai team has been sold in perpetuity rather than licensed on a seasonal basis. PR Newswire.
The World Jai Alai League confirms its new home at the JAM (Jai Alai Miami) Arena inside the historic Miami Jai Alai complex — returning the sport to its 1926 birthplace. Axios Miami.
World Jai Alai League COO Scott Savin publicly confirmed the league's move to the historic Miami Jai Alai fronton ("the Yankee Stadium of Jai Alai") and disclosed that betting is now available in roughly 35 states. Pelota Press.
The final 12-week season at the Magic City Fronton, with matches simulcast on ESPN3 and open to wagering via DraftKings, BetRivers, and FanDuel. PR Newswire.
Hard Rock Bet, Florida's only legal sportsbook, becomes the league's in-state wagering partner for the Winter 2025 Battle Court season. Gaming Americas.
South Florida public radio profiles the World Jai Alai League's Battle Court format and Scott Savin's mission to save the world's fastest ball sport from disappearing in North America. WLRN.
I’m more bullish on Jai Alai than anything I have ever done in my life.
— Rob Gough, League Owner · Sporting News, Aug 2026
It’s kind of switching from owning sports history to building sports history.
— Rob Gough, League Owner · The Athletic, Sept 2026
Jai Alai has elite athletes, a historic legacy, and a live product that translates exceptionally well to modern audiences.
— Rob Gough, Fireballs owner · PR Newswire, Jan 2026
Selling a team in perpetuity signals where this league is headed and creates a clear pathway for sustained investment and growth.
— Scott Savin, COO, World Jai Alai League · PR Newswire, Jan 2026
Because of Magic City, in the U.S., Jai Alai is alive. No more Magic City, no more Jai Alai.
— Aratz · Gaming Today, Feb 2024
We're pretty confident there's a future.
— Scott Savin, COO, World Jai Alai League · WLRN, Mar 2022
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