Fantasy Sports Industry News
Fantasy Sports Industry News
Just How Big is Daily Fantasy Sports: Researchers, Numbers Crunchers Reveal All
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- There's an explosion of fantasy sports leagues in the USA right now, and with that explosion comes the need to track the trends that fuel it.
That's where Eilers Research, LLC comes in. (They will be appearing at the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach this August 6-7, 2015.)
Many Daily Fantasy Sports, Software Companies Attending Fantasy Sports Expo
The first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach is shaping up for quite an impressive debut.
Marc Lesnick, the conference organizer and someone who has regularly put on top trade shows in the world of online gambling and i-Dating, tells Gambling911.com the initial response for this event has been unprecedented.
“We are getting new inquiries to speak on a daily basis,” Lesnick revealed.
Disney, DraftKings Deal Possible But Not Likely
Rumors have been circulating that ESPN and its parent company Disney may be looking to back one of the largest daily fantasy sports sites Draftkings. The odds of this happening: Not likely.
Satisfy Your March Madness Fantasy Fix With a Twist of TradeSports
While most daily fantasy sports websites are shunning March Madness the way Major League Baseball shuns Pete Rose, one fantasy site sees the NCAA's annual, 68-team, basketball free-for-all as too good an opportunity to ignore.
Tradesports (www.tradesports.com) will be offering contests for the tournament, but with a twist.
You don't put your money on players, you put it on props (short for propositions).
New Fantasy League Site Swagger Stadium One of Few to Embrace March Madness
WAYZATA, Minn. -- When the annual college basketball tournament known as March Madness gets underway in a few days, most Internet-based fantasy sports leagues won't be involved, for various reasons.
But one start-up fantasy sports league, based in this Minneapolis suburb and called Swagger Stadium (www.swaggerstadium.com), wouldn't think of ignoring America's second-biggest sporting event (after the Super Bowl).
How to Win Money Playing Daily Fantasy Sports
If you are like many readers of the Gambling911.com website and DFS911.com (coming soon), you might be asking yourself: “How can I make money playing daily fantasy sports”?
Well, it’s easier than you might think and doesn’t necessarily incorporate a whole lot of time provided you know where to gather the right information.
Iowa Senate Votes to Allow Fantasy Sports
DES MOINES (Associated Press) — The Senate has passed a bill that would allow a person in Iowa to win money in fantasy sports contests.
The Senate voted 32-16 to approve the bill Thursday. It now heads to the House, where lawmakers are considering a similar bill.
Daily Fantasy Sports Leagues Not Mad for March Madness as Most Shun College Hoops
For the second time this year, fantasy sports leagues will be shut out of the action for a major sporting event.
Last month, none of the leagues weren't able to hold daily fantasy contests for the Super Bowl because Federal law bans fantasy play based on a single game.
This month, most fantasy sports leagues won't be holding any contests in connection with March Madness, the annual NCAA basketball tournament, because most leagues don't get involved with any college sports.
DraftKings May be Off the Hook With Class Action Clause
As reported on the Gambling911.com website and elsewhere, one of the world’s largest daily fantasy websites DraftKings is now the subject of a class action lawsuit claiming false advertising. But the Boston-based company may have an ace up their sleeve according to the legal firm JD Supra.
BetConstruct Grabs Gold and Lanyard Sponsorships at Upcoming DFSE in Miami Beach
Existing operators and those looking to enter the lucrative new industry of daily fantasy sports will be happy to know that software providers and white labels plan to show up in force this August in Miami Beach for the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo (DFSE).
The most visible of these providers is going to be BetConstruct. They have secured both the gold and lanyard sponsorships at DFSE.
Microsoft Bing’s Duane Forrester to Speak at Daily Fantasy Sports Expo
Ticonderoga Ventures Inc. has announced that long time Microsoft Bing Webmaster Outreach Manager Duane Forrester will be speaking at the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach August 6-7.
Just how pivotal is Forrester: Last year he was awarded Top Search Personality at the US Search Awards.
Fantasy League Meeting With Ray Rice Reps on Wednesday
$1 Million Endorsement Deal is on the Table
VANCOUVER -- Only time will tell which of the many fantasy sports leagues popping up all over North America are destined to survive.
And thrive.
But if marketing savvy is any indication of future success, one new league looks like it has hit a home run (or in this case, scored a touchdown).
Fantasy Sports Industry Pushes for Legalization in All 50 States
The Fantasy Sports Trade Association (FSTA) recently unveiled the Fantasy Sports Freedom initiative with the goal of promoting legalization of fantasy sports in all 50 states.
Right now five states – Arizona, Iowa, Louisiana, Montana and Washington – clearly bar pay-related fantasy sports operations. Some daily fantasy sports sites have also steered clear of states where contests paying cash prizes fall into a grey area.
ProDraftLeague.com Raises ‘7 Figures’ Worth of Funding: Business Doubles in One Month
Vancouver-based ProDraftLeague.com hopes to make the big leagues, having just raised over a million in funding since January and doubling their business from roughly 5000 customers to 10000 customers since the start of the year.
FanDuel Looking for a $1 Billion Valuation: Wants to Go Public Next Year
FanDuel.com, one of the two largest daily fantasy sports sites, is looking to raise another $100 million over the next few months in order to reach a $1 billion valuation.
TradeSports.com a New Type of Fantasy Sports League Where Salary Cap is Eliminated
NEW YORK -- Your state lottery never pays you to try out one of its new scratch-off tickets.
And your local casino never hands you free cash to sit down at the poker table with.
And most certainly your local neighborhood bookie never calls you up and tells you he's going to start paying you to make bets with him on sporting events.
But when it comes to the crowded and cut-throat world of fantasy sports, anything you can do to rise above the din and garner attention is a plus.
Even if it means doling out free cash!
Ray Rice Gets $1 Mil Contract Offer From Daily Fantasy Sports Site ProDraftLeague
A daily fantasy sports site has offered NFL player Ray Rice a $1 million sponsorship deal to represent their company. Rice was suspended by the NFL after he was observed punching his then fiancé in an Atlantic City casino elevator. His former team, the Baltimore Ravens, cut the star soon afterwards.
55-Year-Old Becomes First Female to Win Daily Fantasy Sports Championship
A 55-year-old female by the name of PSmiles has become the first woman to ever win a live daily fantasy sports championship.
Attorney Jeffrey Ifrah to Speak at First Ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo
One of the most prominent attorneys in the world of fantasy and gaming, Mr. Jeffrey Ifrah, has been slated to speak at the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in sunny Miami Beach this August 6-7.
Fantasy Sports Site DraftKings.com Exclusive Deal With UFC ‘Imminent’
One of the powerhouses in daily fantasy sports, DraftKings, is reported to be close to an exclusive sponsorship deal with the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship).
Colin Neville, vice president of the venture capital firm The Raine Group in NYC, first disclosed the pending UFC deal during a conference in New York City on Monday.
Daily Fantasy Sports Expo to be held August 6-7, 2015 in Miami Beach
First ever trade show and conference covering the daily fantasy sports industry. DFSE plans to bring new faces to the industry, introduce unique methods of thinking and provide the ultimate networking experience for executives.
New York, NY--Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc. announces the Daily Fantasy Sports Expo ( www.fantasysportsexpo.com ) on August 6-7, 2015 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Bellator 133 Fantasy Real Money Tournament First of Its Kind Introduced by Draft Ops
LAS VEGAS - Draft Ops, the newest provider in fantasy sports, announced today the launch of their first ever $10K Fantasy real money tournament for Bellator 133: Manhoef vs. Shlemenko event to be held on Friday, February 13 on SpikeTV.
The kickoff of the $10K Fantasy tournament marks the largest real money tournament offered by Draft Ops to date and will be offered for every Bellator live event broadcast. The tournament is guaranteed with limited entries available.
Daily Fantasy Sports Sites in Hot Water Over Ad Claims Long Allowed by UK Agency
Yet another of the big daily fantasy sports sites, DraftKings.com, has been named in a class action suit claiming false advertising as it pertains to bonus offers. The case was filed in a South Florida court.
Fantasy Site DailyMVP.com Puts Twist on Fantasy Daily Scoring: Lands Tom Brady
Thomas Somach writes that DailyMVP.com uses a unique golf-like handicapping system to equalize performers.
LOS ANGELES -- There are so many fantasy sports leagues out there these days that the leagues have to do something spectacular to garner attention.
One that is doing just that is DailyMVP (www.dailymvp.com), which uses a unique business model that mimics the dynamics of a player's handicap in golf.
US Military Veteran Hopes to Take ReverseFantasyFootball, DraftDawgs to Next Level
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – With the conclusion of the 2014 NFL season the fantasy sports market has without a question of a doubt enjoyed its largest season. The unprecedented popularity of weekly fantasy leagues offering cash prizes without season long commitments has been extraordinary - with many new sites joining the fray at the start of this past football season.
DraftKings Partners With LA Clippers: Becomes Official Fantasy Partner
The Los Angeles Clippers and DraftKings announced today a partnership that makes DraftKings the official daily fantasy sports partner of the Los Angeles Clippers. The agreement marks the team’s first-ever partnership with a one-day fantasy sports website. DraftKings is the largest U.S.-based provider of daily fantasy sports contests across a broad range of professional and college sports, including basketball.
FanDuel 2015 World Fantasy Basketball Championship in South Beach April 10
FanDuel.com, the world’s largest Daily Fantasy Sports site, has announced plans for the 2015 World Fantasy Basketball Championship in South Beach April 10.
The event will be held at the fabulous Ritz Carlton just minutes from the world famous Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road….and just down the road from our Gambling911.com headquarters.
PlayMLF.com Daily Fantasy Sports Site Movin’ On Up: DraftKings Gets Warriors
Daily fantasy sports firms continue to expand with the explosive popularity of the sector in recent months. PlayMLF.com just announced via their Twitter account, they too are in need of improved office space.
Iowa Fantasy Sports Bill Gets Approval From State Senate
In the wake of the fantasy sports phenomenon gripping the U.S., a bill to legal the activity in Iowa has been given the green light in the State Senate. Iowa casinos could also offer fantasy sports with cash payoffs under some circumstances.
Senate Study Bill 1068 was approved by the Senate State Government Committee on a voice vote with only one dissent.
PGA Fantasy Freeroll From Victiv.com and Will Tiger Woods Make The Cut Odds
Victiv.com has decided to get into the Golf fray with its PGA Fantasy freeroll on the Farmer’s Insurance Open while betting on Golf has begun to prove lucrative for the online sportsbooks.
