What you need to know about the Austin Gamblers

Don't know a single thing about bull riding? We're right there with you.

But don't worry. We did the work and here's some trivia that'll keep you looking sharp at the watercooler:

• The PBR Team Series is a 10-event, 112-game regular season. Those 10 events are hosted by each of the league's eight founding teams, including the Austin Gamblers.
• Teams are made up of seven riders — including three practice squad members. Five riders square off against another team for each game.
• The events are staged tournament style, with all teams competing in head-to-head matchups against a different opponent each day.

The point system: The PBR Team Series will build on the existing structure of professional bull riding, with a scoring system based on the required 8-second rides.

• The team with the highest aggregate score of qualified rides will be declared the winner of each game.
• The event winner is determined by the team with the most game wins.
• Final event standings can be determined by a special bonus round as a tie-breaker.
• The championship will be held in Las Vegas from Nov. 4-6.

Of note: We'll learn who our hometown heroes are on May 23, during the PBR Team Series draft order.

• The eight founding teams will select which people will ride for them when the season kicks off on July 25-26 in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
• In the initial draft, teams will select up to five riders and the Austin Gamblers choose first. A supplemental draft on June 2 will help teams fill the seven roster positions.

Between the lines: The PBR and Humane Society have had back-and-forths about the nature of the sport.

What's next: There will be a free community launch event for the Austin Gamblers at Republic Square this Thursday from 11:30am to 1:30pm, featuring a Q&A session with PBR riders, live music, food trucks, live and mechanicals bulls.