"An NFL spokesperson confirmed to Front Office Sports that Portnoy is permitted to purchase a ticket for the game that features the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks."
Burguiere has yet to announce what his next endeavor will entail. He told one commenter on social media that "I'll have more on what is next later in the week."
"The MGM Slam features a single-night, eight-player knockout format built around 10-point tiebreakers, creating a condensed and high-stakes competition designed for television audiences."
The Free Press, established by Weiss following her high-profile exit from The New York Times, was purchased by CBS News parent company Paramount Skydance last year for a reported $150 million.
Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."