Fantasy Sports Industry News
Fantasy Sports Industry News
PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy, betr Sent Cease and Desist Orders in Florida
Attorney suggests "this could develop into a court case if the companies wish to challenge the cease-and-desist letters. That’s what happened in New York nearly 8 years ago."
These Sportsbook, Daily Fantasy App Downloads Will Blow Your Mind
DraftKings is the US market leader when factoring in both their sportsbook and DFS sites. The average daily downloads are 17.3K.
Can't Play With Sleeper Fantasy Sports From Michigan
Michigan's aggressive stance against unlicensed sports betting and online gambling apps operating in the state has ensured Sleeper Fantasy Sports will not be available in the Great Lake State.
Are Daily Fantasy Sports Pick ‘Em Games Legal From My State?
PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy have become the market share leaders in the world of Daily Fantasy Sports, mainly a result of offering popular new contests that closely mirror sportsbook player prop bets.
Is Underdog Fantasy Legal in My State? DFS Company Pleads Its Case
Company blasts FanDuel and DraftKings for complaining and accusing Underdog Fantasy of not operating legally.
Can I Bet on Draftkings Sportsbook App From Texas?
You will not be able to bet using the Draftkings sportsbook app from Texas as that state has no intention to offer sports betting.
Things Can Only Get BetR as Sportsbook Launches in VA, Reports 0.05 Percent Handle Market Share in MA
The site claimed to have had 70,000 Apple App downloads in the four days ahead of last month's Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz fight.
WalterPicks More Downloads in Last 30 Days Than FanDuel and DraftKings
"WalterPicks is outpacing them in fantasy football season with an incredible product and perfectly aligned social media marketing," one acquisition expert reports.
Rotogrinders on the Evolution of DFS: From the Salary Cap Format to Today's Pick'em Model
"The category always had the potential for so much more," Adam Wexler, founder of PrizePicks, wrote on his LinkedIn page in response to the article.
PrizePicks Named to Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies for Second Straight Year
The three-year growth rate of PrizePicks was 3,712 percent.
Industry Wakeup Call as Sleeper Fantasy Sees 216K Downloads in Two Weeks?
We here at Gambling911.com can vouch for the fact that these last two weeks have been off the charts with three marquee fights going off. But some of the numbers we are seeing when it comes to Daily Fantasy Sports downloads continue to impress.
It's War! Underdog Fantasy Founder Tears Into DraftKings, FanDuel, Says New Sportsbook Coming
Jeremy Levy accuses both companies of working behind the scenes to undermine Underdog.
DraftKings Sees 10 Percent Plunge in Share Price on News of ESPN-Penn Sports Betting Deal
Mickey Mouse goes all-in on sports betting, at least as long as Disney remains the parent company of ESPN.
Prime Sports to Offer Highest Limits to US Bettors, Vows Not to Boot Them
Newcomer Prime Sports is the latest to join the regulated sports gambling market. This isn't just any newcomer as many of those involved are long time friends of Gambling911.com.
70,000 Apple App Downloads in Four Days for Betr Ahead of Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz Fight
Betr Picks provides users with the ability to make “More” or “Less” fantasy entries for player lineups based on their projections and in that regard resembles other hybrid DFS platforms like PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy.
Betr Introduces Real Money Fantasy Sports Vertical That Looks a Lot Like Sports Betting
And they just introduced it in a state that ordered Prizepicks and Underdog Fantasy to cease offering a near identical product.
Is Underdog Fantasy a Sports Betting Site? Wyoming Says 'Yes', Orders Them Out
Meanwhile PrizePicks DFS app has now overtaken both the DraftKings and FanDuel DFS products while Underdog Fantasy has conquered FanDuel and nipping at the heels of heels of DraftKings.
Is PrizePicks Really a Sports Betting App? FanDuel Says Yes
"There are companies today posing as fantasy sports operators and they are running illegal sportsbooks" - Cesar Fernandez, Head of US State Gov Relations for FanDuel Sportsbook.
Online Sports Betting vs. Daily Fantasy Sports: What's the Difference?
A recent debate may be riveting and contain some valid points but, as one industry operator recently said, it all comes down to sites like PrizePicks being smart enough to offer a sports betting-like product that doesn't require sportsbook licensing.
Meet Fliff, the New AI Sports Prediction Game That Has One Goal: Destroy the Bookie
It bills itself as the "next generation social sportsbook", a "prediction game that never ends".
PointsBet CCO Reflects on Demise of Monkey Knife Fight Platform He Helped to Build
"I think I'll need some time to fully unpack my feelings but one thing will never change: my undying love (yes love) for all the MKF'ers I had the great fortune to work with and all the incredible partners we collaborated with along the way."
Monkey Knife Fight Website Shut Down
Parent company Bally's slashes the popular DFS website as incoming CEO called the acquisition, made just two years ago, "a mistake".
Luka Prop Bet Controversy: “New PrizePicks Crybabies”?
In recent days there's been plenty of talk within the sports betting community over a gimmick offered up by those primarily in the U.S. regulated market: Offering refunds on player props, often when a player suffers an injury.
Bookie Software That Offers Contests
Contests are a great way to differentiate yourself from other bookies, especially with the Super Bowl and March Madness right around the corner. Using contests to market your sportsbook generates plenty of buzz and referrals.
Can I Bet Sports Using My Mobile Phone While Visiting Las Vegas?
There are a number of ways to place sports bets via your mobile phone while visiting Las Vegas. If you are already registered with a state app, that sportsbook might be licensed in Nevada as well. Some of the biggest, however, are not.
Is PrizePicks Legal in New York?
PrizePicks is legal in New York. It is considered a hybrid daily fantasy game similar to that of DraftKings and FanDuel. It is NOT considered a sportsbook similar to those licensed and regulated in the state or those accessible but are operating offshore, the later of which are available to those 18 and up and allow bets on in-state schools but are browser-based (no apps).
Is PrizePicks Legal in the State of Ohio?
PrizePicks is not legal in Ohio even though sports betting is now fully regulated and offshore sportsbooks have been accessible from the Buckeye state for the better part of two decades now.
FanDuel Continues to Kill It: Outshines the Competition Again
Parlays, synergies between its Daily Fantasy Sports product and sports betting along with a partnership deal with Pat McAfee and Turner Sports has helped FanDuel drive significant revenues for the second quarter of 2022. FanDuel reported a $22 million adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter.
CEO Jason Robins: "DraftKings Inc. Didn’t Come About on the First Try, or Even the Second or Third"
In an incredibly candid post on LinkedIn Thursday, DraftKings CEO admitted that the company took some time to come to fruition. Its DNA can be found at, of all places, Vistaprint.
Spanky: Bookmakers Increasing Limits Often More Telling Than a Major Line Move
Plus, it was ten years today the NFL and other leagues warned us about the ills of sports betting. So what happened? And, Bally's inks deal with New York Yankees.