Fantasy Sports Industry News

How Does Monkey Knife Fight Work?

Monkey Knife Fight is the first of what will likely be many hybrid fantasy game formats that approach the line on what is sports betting without actually crossing over it.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/21/2019

Iowa Sports Betting Bill Passes in Senate

A bill that would legalize betting on sporting events and fantasy sports in Iowa has passed the Senate and is expected to be considered as soon as Monday in the House.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Apr/19/2019

2019 PGA Tournament Bets Could Prove Record Shattering

A combination of Tiger Woods resurgence and big name fantasy sports companies heavy promotion of golf events will likely translate into this year's PGA Championship being among the most wagered on events in 2019.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/15/2019

Tiger Woods Costs FanDuel $2 Million

Company claims 21 percent of future bets were on Tiger Woods

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/15/2019

Which States Block the DraftKings App?

A total of nine states block the Draftkings app for daily fantasy sports. Only New Jersey currently offers the Draftkings sports betting app.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/24/2018

Surprise! NBA and FanDuel Expand Partnership to Include Sports Betting

FanDuel will become authorized gaming operator of the NBA

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/18/2018

Buffalo Wild Wings Partners With Draftkings - Introducing Blazin’ Fantasy Football

America’s largest sports bar is launching a first-of-its-kind-partnership with DraftKings for an exclusive fantasy football game called “Blazin’ Fantasy Football".

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/29/2018

DraftKings Mobile Wagering in New Jersey

FanDuel may dominate the sports betting scene in the Meadowlands during NFL Sundays when the place is packed, but it is their biggest competitor that will make it into the homes of all New Jersey residents looking to place a bet.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/01/2018

FanDuel Live Scoring Delays Have Customers Fantasizing About DraftKings...But Same Issues

The popular Daily Fantasy Sports provider FanDuel came under fire over the weekend for lagging with their live scoring feature. The company was investigating the issue.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/29/2018

How the DFS Sites Are Doing: $3.2 Billion in Handle Over Past 12 Months

Legal Sports on Thursday provided a glimpse into how the Daily Fantasy Sports sector has performed over the past year, noting that the numbers are not broken down by operator.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/16/2018

DraftKings and Resorts Team Up to Offer Legalized Sports Betting in U.S.

One of the nation's largest daily fantasy sports companies is teaming up with an Atlantic City casino in the latest deal seeking to capitalize on the emerging legal sports betting market.

Submitted by Guest on, Jun/01/2018

Louisiana the Latest State to Determine Legal Status of Daily Fantasy Sports

Voters will decide whether fantasy sports games through online sites such as DraftKings and FanDuel will be legalized in Louisiana.

Submitted by Guest on, May/27/2018

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.

Submitted by Guest on, May/23/2018

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.

Submitted by Guest on, May/23/2018

DraftKings Will Begin Offering Sports Betting in US Following Decision

Daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings says it's poised to enter the sports betting market after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal law that bans gambling on sports in most states.

Submitted by Guest on, May/14/2018

Samantha Bee to Eric Schneiderman: 'You Are Trash and We Do Not Need You'

The late night comics have taken a week off from bashing the U.S. President Donald Trump to taking on disgraced former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.

Submitted by Guest on, May/10/2018

Schneiderman Hires Top Defense Attorney

Eric Schneiderman, the disgraced former New York State Attorney General, has hired prominent defense attorney Isabelle Kirshner to represent him as he desperately tried to dodge reporters outside his Manhattan apartment Wednesday.

Submitted by Guest on, May/09/2018

Mayor de Blasio Wants Disgraced State AG to Face Criminal Charges Following Assault Claims

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is calling for disgraced state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to face criminal charges after he was accused Monday of assaulting at least four women.

Submitted by Guest on, May/08/2018

AG Behind DraftKings, FanDuel Crackdown Accused of Violence Against Four Women, Resigns

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is being asked to step down by that state's Governor Andrew Cuomo following allegations he attacked at least four different women.

Submitted by Guest on, May/07/2018

DraftKings Issues Statement About Possible Partnership With NJ Casino

“DraftKings, with the world’s most popular daily fantasy sports platform and nearly 10 million sports-mad customers, is perfectly positioned to succeed in a legal sports betting market."

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/31/2018

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.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/30/2018

DraftKings to Offer Single Game Daily Fantasy for Major League Baseball

DraftKings has announced it will continue offering single-game Daily Fantasy Sports extending into the upcoming Major League Baseball season.

Submitted by Guest on, Mar/27/2018

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.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/27/2018

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.

Submitted by Guest on, Feb/27/2018