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\u201cEach year, our fans show up in a big way, and as a thank you, we wanted to create a weekend that goes beyond the competition,\u201d said JJ Gottsch, CEO of the Austin Gamblers. \u201cThat led us to Nelly, whose energy, star power and Austin roots make him the perfect addition to Gambler Days. For us, it\u2019s all about creating unforgettable moments, and Saturday night will be a true Austin celebration, bringing together championship bull riding and an epic performance that fans won\u2019t experience anywhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n
Born in Austin and raised in St. Louis, the RIAA Diamond-certified, multi-platinum artist has received numerous prestigious music awards throughout his career, including three Grammy Awards, nine Billboard Music Awards, and a BET \u201cI Am Hip Hop\u201d Award. Nelly was one of the first major hip-hop artists to successfully cross over into country and pop music. His collaboration with Tim McGraw on \u201cOver and Over\u201d and his feature on Florida Georgia Line\u2019s \u201cCruise\u201d remix became massive crossover hits. In 2021, he released a country-inspired EP, \u201cHeartland.\u201d Fans can expect chart-topping favorites like \u201cHot in Herre,\u201d \u201cDilemma,\u201d \u201cRide Wit Me,\u201d \u201cJust a Dream,\u201d and \u201cGrillz,\u201d as well as remixed anthems and a nonstop party atmosphere.<\/p>\n
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The Austin Gamblers will host their fifth annual homestand, PBR Gambler Days presented by Tecovas, at Moody Center on August 21-23. Stay tuned for additional updates on fan fest entertainment and live music.<\/p>\n
Tickets for the event are on sale now and start at $36 (taxes and fees not included) and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com<\/a>, PBR.com<\/a>, and MoodyCenterATX.com<\/a>, or by calling PBR customer service at 1-800-732-1727. Fans who purchase Sunday tickets starting at $42 before Aug. 7 will be eligible to receive a free kid\u2019s ticket. Exclusions apply.<\/p>\n For more information on Austin Gamblers, visit www.austingamblers.com<\/a>, @AustinGamblers<\/a> on Facebook, @Austin_Gamblers<\/a> on X, @austin_gamblers<\/a> on Instagram, @austin_gamblers<\/a> on TikTok, and @austin_gamblers<\/a> on YouTube.<\/p>\n 2024 PBR Teams Champions, the Austin Gamblers are based in Austin, Texas, where the team\u2019s fifth annual Gambler Days homestand will take place at the state-of-the-art Moody Center on August 21-23, 2026, bringing three days of world-class professional bull riding to the heart of downtown Austin. The team is coached by PBR legend and world champion Michael Gaffney. Under the leadership of JJ Gottsch as CEO, the Austin Gamblers are owned by Egon and Abby Durban. Both originally from Texas, Egon is Co-CEO of Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing, and serves on the board of directors of Dell Technologies, whose founder, Michael Dell, is also a minority investor in the Gamblers.<\/p>\n All PBR Teams events are carried on either CBS Television Network, the CW, streaming live on YouTube, RidePass on the Pluto app, or the PBR app. For more information, visit PBR.com or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com\/PBR, Twitter at Twitter.com\/PBR, and YouTube at YouTube.com\/PBR<\/a>.<\/p>\n PBR Teams is an elite league featuring the world\u2019s top bull riders competing on teams in five-on-five games leading to a Team Championship at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. During the 2026 season, the league\u2019s fifth, each of the 10 teams: Arizona Ridge Riders of Glendale, AZ; Austin Gamblers of Austin, TX; Carolina Cowboys of Greensboro, NC; Florida Freedom of Sunrise, FL; Kansas City Outlaws of Kansas City, MO; Missouri Thunder of Ridgedale, MO; Nashville Stampede of Nashville, TN; New York Mavericks of Belmont Park, NY; Oklahoma Wildcatters of Oklahoma City, OK; and Texas Rattlers of Fort Worth, TX \u2013 will host a three-day homestand. Neutral-site games in Anaheim, CA, and Fort Collins, CO, are planned for the 2026 season as well.<\/p>\n PBR Teams, launched in July 2022, builds on the existing structure of professional bull riding with the same basic rules for judging and scoring qualified 8-second bull rides. In events staged in a tournament-style format, all teams compete in head-to-head matchups against a different opponent each day. Each game features five riders per team squaring off against another team. Full team rosters are comprised of seven riders on the Protected Roster and three Reserve Roster riders. The team with the highest aggregate score of qualified rides among its riders is declared the winner of each game.<\/p>\n PBR is part of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a global sports and entertainment company. For more information, visit PBR.com or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com\/PBR, Twitter at Twitter.com\/PBR, and YouTube at YouTube.com\/PBR<\/a>.<\/p>\n About the Author: I grew up on a Midwest farm with dirt under my fingernails and the sound of wind rustling through cornfields. My childhood was all about 4H \u2013 raising pigs and horses, learning to bake and sew, and discovering the magic of transforming a garden into jars of summer sunshine. Those years taught me the value of hard work, the thrill of seeing a project through to the end, and the simple joy of creating something beautiful. A country girl with a need for speed and a thirst for adventure. Maybe that’s why I love the feeling of wind in my hair \u2013 whether I’m cruising down a dusty road on my Harley or tackling a mountain trail on my trusty mountain bike. Some of my earliest memories of rodeo are watching my father compete at small local events. That’s also where my love for country music comes in \u2013 long car rides listening to 8 tracks. The lyrics and melodies always spoke to my soul. These days, you’ll find me cheering on the cowboys and cowgirls at rodeos, two-stepping to my favorite bands, belting out a country tune at a concert or sharing stories and laughter with friends around a bonfire. When I’m not soaking up the country life and getting my boots dirty, I’m a nurse, caring for folks in my community. Follow along for more stories from the heart of rodeo and country life!<\/p>\nPhoto Credit: Austin Gamblers
Photo Credit: Austin Gamblers
Photo Credit: Austin Gamblers
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