Tag Archives: DFS
US – FanDuel to donate for every goal score by US soccer team
FanDuel is going all in to celebrate this year’s women’s World Cup tournament and the biggest international sporting event of the summer by offering a range of fantasy contests for the Women’s World Cup. FanDuel will also contribute $1,000 to the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) for every goal Team USA scores during the tournament, in…
US – BetConstruct plans DFS move with Pro Football Hall of Fame
BetConstruct, in partnership with Atlantis Gaming Corporation, has entered into a relationship with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The three entities have agreed in concept on the launch of a premium fantasy sports experience in the United States market. BetConstruct, through a deep understanding of the players’ needs, developed a fully customisable fantasy sports…
US – Resorts launches jackpot sports payouts FastPick
FastPick, the number-one game for head-to-head and over/under fantasy match-ups between the world’s biggest sports stars, is now available at ResortsCasino.com, the first casino in Atlantic City. FastPick allows players to select their preferred head-to-head match-ups and player over/unders on some of the most high-profile games. It’s straightforward fantasy against the house, as FastPick takes…
US – PASPA repeal sees FanDuel’s revenues up 18 per cent
Paddy Power Betfair plc, parent company of FanDuel Group, has reported strong revenue growth for the Daily Fantasy Sport outfit in 2018 up 18 per cent compared to 2017 with results in 2019 accelerating even further. The Supreme Court’s decision to repeal PASPA in May 2018 is transforming the sector and created a significant long-term…
US – DraftKings collaborates with Showtime Sports
DraftKings and Showtime Sports have just completed their first collaboration that saw the two companies combine forces to immerse boxing fans in the sport they love through a custom Pick ‘Em style game exclusive to Showtime Sports that debuted with the Showtime Championship Boxing event on March 2. This new Pick ‘Em style game asks…
US – FanDuel partners with SportCaller for March Madness basketball
SportCaller, the free-to-play (FTP) sports-game provider, has announced a new partnership with US operator FanDuel. The deal sees the FTP specialist roll out a series of marquee games on its light-to-deploy platform across the major American sports, starting with next month’s popular NCAA March Madness basketball (March 19 to April 8). This agreement continues to…
US – PlayUp and 123gaming pull the plug on takeover
North American Daily Fantasy Sports specialist PlayUp has pulled the plug on its planned purchase of US gaming platform 123gaming citing concerns with the ownership of IP, commercial viability, supplier agreements, payment gateways, and profitability. PlayUp CEO Daniel Simic said: “We’d like to thank 123gaming for its honesty and openness with us. Unfortunately, the deal…
US – Paddy Power Betfair US completes merger with FanDual
Paddy Power Betfair and FanDuel have closed their previously announced merger, combining Paddy Power Betfair’s US businesses with FanDuel, making what they say is the largest online sports destination in the United States, with a range of products and experiences for all sports fans. The new company embodies the strengths of TVG, Betfair US and…
UK – DraftKings introduces new daily fantasy tennis
DraftKings has bolstered its daily fantasy sports vertical with the introduction of fantasy tennis in time for Wimbledon. “We have always prioritized offering the most compelling games across the widest array of sports,” said Mark Nerenberg, DraftKings’ Vice President of Game Operations and Development. “By expanding into tennis, we have an opportunity to provide a…
