As for the politicians… hopefully they can still think straight, now that election season is over.
It’s actually fine if they don’t make it widely available, because that opens up opportunities for others. People who can’t afford the PPV will always find a way to watch the fight live even if it means paying a small fee to someone else. Also, there are still a lot of gamblers who don’t know much about online gambling, or who prefer P2P-style betting. For them, this kind of setup becomes the perfect chance to place some bets while enjoying the fight.