Fantasy Sports
Video - Paddy Power and FanDuel Merge: Offers Easy Entry Into US Sports Betting Market
CNBC's Eric Chemi reports on the latest merger between European operator Paddy Power Betfair and U.S.-based daily fantasy sports company Fanduel which is now getting into sports betting after a recent Supreme Court decision.
Paddy Power Buys FanDuel
Paddy Power Betfair (PPB.I) (PPB.L) has agreed to merge its U.S. business with fantasy sports company FanDuel to target the U.S. sports betting market that is set to open up in the coming years, the Irish bookmaker said on Wednesday.
PA to Start Taxing, Regulating Online Fantasy Sports
Six online fantasy sports game operators are now offering wagers that are regulated and taxed by Pennsylvania.
DraftKings Seeks Casino Partners for Sports Betting
DraftKings says it has contacted potential casino partners in New Jersey with an eye to offering sports betting if the U.S. Supreme Court legalizes it.
DraftKings Hires Head of Sportsbook in Anticipation of U.S. Legalized Sports Betting
Daily Fantasy Sports giant DraftKings has announced the hire of Sean Hurley to head up its new sportsbook division.
FundFantasy Simulated Investing Contests Enhances Bonus Structure
With FundFantasy’s presale having been sold out, and their public token sale concluded, the FundFantasy project has made tremendous advancements, and have made some interesting changes to their bonus structure. The new model is simpler and is designed to avoid congestion on the Ethereum network.
DraftKings Sees Opening With Legalized Sports Betting
With its foothold in fantasy sports, DraftKings couldn't bear to sit out another Super Bowl.
MyDFS Announces Its Cryptocurrency Now Available for Sale
Daily Fantasy Sports site MyDFS is betting blockchain to redefine its games through better transparency. The startup has just put its tokens on sale with a hard cap set at $100 million.
Daily Fantasy Sports Industry an Epic Fail in New York State
So much for the Daily Fantasy Sports industry generating all that massive tax revenue for New York State. Turns out it was all a fantasy.
Daily Fantasy Sports Site to Allow Contests on College Football
The Daily Fantasy Sports website Boom Fantasy has announced it will be offering DFS contests for the College Football bowl season.
Oulala Captures Best DFS Product Award at SBC
Hosted by former footballer Luis Garcia and sports presenter Matt Lorenzo, the event featured a full 28 award categories this year – 11 Operator/Affiliate awards and 17 Supplier awards.
Interview with Founders of DFS App POANG, Ohio Lawmakers Approve Sector
Fuelled by ambition and belief in their novel idea, three young Maltese entrepreneurs quit their full-time jobs to focus on a novel venture: creating a fantasy football app.
DFS Provider Oulala Partners With Bravio to Target Indian Mobile Market
Oulala, the daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator and B2B provider, will expand its monetised platform via its new partnership with Bravio, initially seeking to penetrate the relatively untapped Indian mobile market networks.
Betsson Group Partners With Scout Gaming to Provide DFS, Paddy and Hill Want Crown
Betsson Group has joined forces with Scout Gaming to launch its very own Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) platform.
FanDuel CEO Parts Ways: Former CFO Returns to Take His Place
FanDuel today announced that the Chief Executive Officer, Nigel Eccles, who cofounded the company in 2009 redefining the fantasy sports industry, is leaving the company and stepping down from the Board of Directors to focus on his next venture.
DraftKings Wants to be an Online Sportsbook in the USA
Daily Fantasy Sports behemoth DraftKings has hinted at becoming an online sportsbook serving the US gambler should the Supreme Court rule in favor of federal legalization.
PA Becomes 4th US State to Legalize Online Poker, DFS Too
Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday signed legislation authorizing a major expansion of gambling in what's already the nation's second-largest commercial casino state, as Pennsylvania government leaders searched for money to plug holes in the state's tattered finances.
Sigma 2017: The European Fantasy Sports Summit
Sigma 2017 is just around the corner and Gambling911.com will be in Malta to participate. Among the agenda events, the European Fantasy Sports Summit.
Michigan the Latest State to Look at Regulating Daily Fantasy Sports
Michigan lawmakers want to regulate the fast-growing paid fantasy sports industry while leaving alone traditional private leagues in which money may change hands among friends.
Fantasy Sports: Saints First 20-Point D/ST Effort Since 2010?
The New Orleans Saints are looking impressive following a sluggish start to the season.
The Industry Eye – Season 3 Episode 1: DFS in Ireland, UK Bookies Play With Fire
Ireland could soon be home to DraftKings.
Best Fantasy Player David Johnson Could Miss Up to 12 weeks
The Cardinals star running back, who was also widely regarded as the best player in fantasy football, went down with a wrist injury in Sunday's game against the Lions.
Can I Play FanDuel From My State This Football Season?
You may be seeing a lot of ads for the Daily Fantasy Sports site FanDuel and asking yourself if it is okay to play there from your state.
Boom Fantasy Blowing Up the Competition
Site is more than 10 times larger than it was just a year ago
ESPN Criticized for Fantasy Football Auction That Resembled Slave Auction
The footage of an auctioneer "selling" New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. led to some on Twitter to voice their outrage.
New Jersey Casino Becomes the First to Offer Daily Fantasy Sports
New Jersey's first casino has become the first in Atlantic City to let customers play daily fantasy sports contests for money.
Former Taj Mahal to Offer Fantasy Sports When it Reopens as Hard Rock
Documents obtained by Legal Sports Report show that the Taj Mahal new owners intend to offer Fantasy Sports as part of its commitment to entice Millennials.
Fantasy Site Merger Challenged
Federal regulators say they will file a complaint against the merger of the FanDuel and DraftKings fantasy sports sites.
DraftKings 2017 US Open Lineup Builder
RotoGrinders.com content, rankings, member blogs, promotions and forum discussion all cater to the players that like to create a new fantasy team every day of the week.
Daily Fantasy Golf Picks, Sleepers – US Open 2017 – Most Talked About Player
Pat Mayo of FNTSY Sports Network has your Daily Fantasy Sports golf picks and sleepers for this week’s US Open 2017.
