Daily fantasy sports

DraftKings Launches “Pick6”—A Peer-to-Peer Fantasy Sports Variant

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

BOSTON, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today unveiled DraftKings Pick6 as the company’s new peer-to-peer fantasy sports variant based around a simple “more or less” mechanic for individual player statistics.

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  • BOSTON, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today unveiled DraftKings Pick6 as the company’s new peer-to-peer fantasy sports variant based around a simple “more or less” mechanic for individual player statistics.
  • “For the past decade, DraftKings has defined innovation in fantasy sports,” said Corey Gottlieb, DraftKings’ Chief Product Officer.
  • While Pick6 is DraftKings’ latest fantasy sports variant, the company also recently revealed “Progressive Parlay” as an upcoming new and more inclusive feature within its top-rated sports betting product.
  • To learn more and experience DraftKings products across Daily Fantasy Sports, Sportsbook and Online Casino, eligible customers can visit HERE .

NSC GAME STUDIO plans to launch the E-Daily Fantasy Sports game SuperDraft service

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NSC GAME STUDIO plans to offer the Daily Fantasy Sports game SuperDraft in the Canadian region starting in 2024.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NSC GAME STUDIO plans to offer the Daily Fantasy Sports game SuperDraft in the Canadian region starting in 2024.
  • Through the strategic marketing and partnership agreement between NSC GAME STUDIO and TSN, signed on NOV 15, NSC GAME STUDIO acquired the rights to the SuperDraft service.
  • NSC GAME STUDIO plans to collaborate with TSN (The Sporting News) and commence services in the Canadian region starting in 2024.
  • NSC GAME STUDIO announced their goal to expand its service areas worldwide and increase its influence after successfully launching services in Canada through collaboration with TSN.

Incognia CEO to Bring an Innovative Perspective on Fraud Prevention to Global Gaming Conference (G2E)

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Incognia, the innovator in location identity solutions, is announcing that its CEO and Co-Founder, André Ferraz, will be speaking about fraud prevention in iGaming at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) on October 10 in Las Vegas.

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  • The gaming industry is growing rapidly and was recently valued at over $63 billion, with a projected annual growth rate of over 10%.
  • But as fraud professionals know well, where there is opportunity, there is always fraud.
  • According to estimates, account takeover fraud accounts for over $2 billion in losses annually for the iGaming industry.
  • "iGaming is an exploding industry, and with that comes an increase in fraudulent activity," said André Ferraz, CEO and Founder of Incognia.

The Ultimate Equalizer for Underdogs: DFS Hub Launches Lineup Builder for Daily Fantasy Football

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

DFS Hub's new technology unstacks the deck against underdogs, just in time for the new NFL season.

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  • DFS Hub's new technology unstacks the deck against underdogs, just in time for the new NFL season.
  • DFS Hub puts thousands of data insights at the fingertips of daily fantasy football players, all on one highly customizable page.
  • One more click enters that same lineup in DFS Hub's FREE weekly "no strings" contest for real cash prizes.
  • When a starter goes down, DFS Hub's NFL Fantasy Football Injuries report instantly identifies the best available substitutions in for that player, serving you a treasure trove of hidden DFS values every week.

Stokastic Unveils Revolutionary New Sims Tools

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

CHICAGO, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stokastic, a leading innovator in sports betting and Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) tools and analytics, is proud to announce the release of its groundbreaking Stokastic Sims product. Currently offered for both MLB and PGA, this revolutionary no-code solution empowers players to compete with, and beat, professional DFS players.

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  • CHICAGO, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stokastic, a leading innovator in sports betting and Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) tools and analytics, is proud to announce the release of its groundbreaking Stokastic Sims product.
  • Stokastic's Sims launch is a game changer in the DFS world and cements it as a leader in sports data and analytics.
  • Seasoned DFS professionals have long leveraged simulations, but now, with Stokastic Sims, any player can effortlessly do the same.
  • " Berryman is confident that Stokastic Sims will reshape the landscape of DFS for years to come.

PrizePicks Returns as Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner of the Atlanta Braves

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

ATLANTA, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks, the largest fantasy sports operator in North America, today announced that the company has reunited with the organization's hometown Major League Baseball team, the Atlanta Braves, as the club's Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner.  This new deal revives an alliance that was born in the pandemic-affected 2020 season.

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  • ATLANTA, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks , the largest fantasy sports operator in North America, today announced that the company has reunited with the organization's hometown Major League Baseball team, the Atlanta Braves, as the club's Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner.
  • PrizePicks returns as Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner of the Atlanta Braves, reuniting for the 2023 season
    As part of the agreement, the PrizePicks brand will be prominently featured on the Tower LED in Truist Park during all Atlanta Braves home games, which is fitting considering the PrizePicks team is growing rapidly with local hiring.
  • PrizePicks will also be introduced as an official partner of the Braves during the radio broadcasts of all 162 regular season games throughout the 2023 season, which will include a daily player prediction segment.
  • "PrizePicks shares our commitment to thoughtful innovation and providing an optimal fan experience," said Jim Allen, Atlanta Braves Senior Vice President of Corporate and Premium Partnerships for the Braves.

PrizePicks Becomes First-Ever Fantasy Sports Partner of Atlanta United

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

ATLANTA, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks, the largest skill-based fantasy sports operator in North America, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Atlanta United to become the MLS club's first-ever Daily Fantasy Sports partner. The agreement also represents the first soccer partnership for PrizePicks.

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  • ATLANTA, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks , the largest skill-based fantasy sports operator in North America, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Atlanta United to become the MLS club's first-ever Daily Fantasy Sports partner.
  • PrizePicks brand will be prominently featured throughout Mercedes-Benz Stadium during all Atlanta United home games.
  • In recent years, PrizePicks has had high-profile engagements with the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons, the latter of which shares ownership with Atlanta United.
  • "We're excited to welcome PrizePicks as a Proud Partner of Atlanta United," said club President and CEO Garth Lagerwey.

NFL Sports Betting Revenue Skyrocketed 40% in 2022

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SponsorUnited, the leading global sports and entertainment intelligence platform tracking 1.1 million sponsorships and endorsements across 250,000 brands and properties, today released its NFL 2022 Marketing Partnerships Report, which revealed team sponsorship revenues increased 14% year-over-year, setting a new league record.

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  • Key findings from the report include:
    Sports Betting has become a key revenue stream for the NFL, increasing 40% across teams.
  • Sports Betting deals have quadrupled in the last four years (2019-2022), while gambling companies accelerated their ad spend last year.
  • More than 25 NFL teams now have at least one Sports Betting or Daily Fantasy Sport sponsor.
  • Sponsorship revenue totaled $2.05B across the 32 NFL teams in the 2022-2023 season–a new league record, and a 14% increase year-over-year.

PrizePicks Rings in the Holidays with Atlanta Marine Toys for Tots Donation for Second Year in a Row

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

ATLANTA, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks, the largest independent Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operator in North America, today announced that for the second straight year it will give back to the Atlanta community in the form of a holiday donation to the Atlanta chapter of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

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  • As part of the company's "12 Days of Picksmas" campaign, which kicked off on December 14th, PrizePicks will donate $1 to Toys for Tots for every four-pick flex entry made today on the PrizePicks platform through 11:59 p.m.
  • Based on average traffic for the day and time of the year, the company believes that this initiative will result in a meaningful five-figure donation.
  • This is PrizePicks' second Atlanta Marine Toys for Tot Charity initiative.
  • "We are proud to partner again with PrizePicks this holiday season," said Ted Silvester, Vice President, Marketing and Development of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

OddsShopper by Stokastic Introduces Insider Access Program

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OddsShopper, the premier independent online sports betting software, analytics and media platform introduces its new Insider Access program. OddsShopper Insider Access offers unprecedented expert analysis and a vibrant community of passionate sports bettors.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OddsShopper , the premier independent online sports betting software, analytics and media platform introduces its new Insider Access program.
  • OddsShopper Insider Access offers unprecedented expert analysis and a vibrant community of passionate sports bettors.
  • Stokastic CEO Tom Kennedy explains, "Insider Access gives us tremendous runway to welcome more experts in more sports.
  • The entire OddsShopper community, including the tens of thousands of fans watching our free YouTube videos will benefit from this program."