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DraftKings Ready to Tackle 2018-2019 NFL Season

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Friday, September 7, 2018
Daily fantasy sports, Browser-based game websites, Sports, Fantasy sports, DraftKings, Fantasy football

BOSTON, Sept. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The NFL season is back, and with it are the biggest and best ways to play fantasy football that DraftKings has ever offered.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The NFL season is back, and with it are the biggest and best ways to play fantasy football that DraftKings has ever offered.
  • "The return of football is our busiest time of year, and we look forward to it with more anticipation and enthusiasm every season," said Jeffrey Haas, Chief International Officer at DraftKings.
  • NFL fans will be able to play fantasy football on DraftKings in many ways, including:
    Flash Draft : Officially launching for Week 4 of the regular season, Flash Draft is a live, in-game concept that introduces a new, rapid drafting style to customers throughout an NFL game.
  • No matter the NFL players and teams that emerge this season, DraftKings is now offering more ways than ever to maximize how fun it can be to play, watch and engage in football, all season long.

American Football Fans Invited to Tackle 2018-2019 NFL Season on DraftKings

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Friday, September 7, 2018
Daily fantasy sports, Browser-based game websites, Sports, Fantasy sports, DraftKings, Fantasy football

BOSTON, Sept. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The NFL season is back, and with it are the biggest and best ways to play fantasy football that DraftKings has ever offered.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The NFL season is back, and with it are the biggest and best ways to play fantasy football that DraftKings has ever offered.
  • "The return of American football is our busiest time of year, and we look forward to it with more anticipation and enthusiasm every season," said Jeffrey Haas, Chief International Officer at DraftKings.
  • NFL fans will be able to play fantasy football on DraftKings in many ways, including:
    Flash Draft : Officially launching for Week 4 of the regular season, Flash Draft is a live, in-game concept that introduces a new, rapid drafting style to customers throughout an NFL game.
  • No matter the NFL players and teams that emerge this season, DraftKings is now offering more ways than ever to maximize how fun it can be to play, watch and engage in football, all season long.

DraftKings to Celebrate Recent Sportsbook Launch and Start of NFL Season with Kickoff Bash

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Thursday, August 30, 2018
Daily fantasy sports, Sports betting, Browser-based game websites, Sports, DraftKings, Gaming, Human behavior, Sportsbook

BOSTON, Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --In the midst of a milestone year, DraftKings will ring in the 2018-19 NFL season and celebrate its first-to-market Sportsbook app at their Kickoff Bash on Sunday, September 9 from 12PM 8PM.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --In the midst of a milestone year, DraftKings will ring in the 2018-19 NFL season and celebrate its first-to-market Sportsbook app at their Kickoff Bash on Sunday, September 9 from 12PM 8PM.
  • Kickoff Bash attendees will be able to watch the 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
  • "This year is particularly special because sports fans in New Jersey can enjoy DraftKings Sportsbook and our industry-leading daily fantasy contests.
  • Operating pursuant to state regulations in New Jersey, DraftKings Sportsbook allows players in the state to engage in betting for major U.S. and international sports.

DraftKings Eyes English Premier League Season After Epic World Cup

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Friday, August 10, 2018
Daily fantasy sports, Sports, Browser-based game websites, DraftKings, Fantasy sports, Premier League, EPL, Draft:Bill Haas Fan Club

BOSTON, Aug. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --DraftKings Inc. welcomes the English Premier League (EPL) back to its platform after an epic World Cup performance that saw international customers account for nearly a quarter of the company's entries during the tournament.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --DraftKings Inc. welcomes the English Premier League (EPL) back to its platform after an epic World Cup performance that saw international customers account for nearly a quarter of the company's entries during the tournament.
  • "The World Cup gave us the opportunity to reach soccer fans, globally, in a new and exciting way," said Jeffrey Haas, DraftKings' Chief International Officer.
  • In the span of the World Cup, DraftKings received nearly 11 million entries from hundreds of thousands of customers globally, who collectively accounted for nearly $10 million in winnings.
  • This year's World Cup also featured more EPL players (106) than any other domestic league in the world1, so fans who watched the games and played DraftKings contests were provided a preview of Premier League players who could be daily fantasy stars when the season begins today.

Boyd Gaming, FanDuel Group Announce Strategic Partnership

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Thursday, August 2, 2018
Daily fantasy sports, Sports, Browser-based game websites, Sports betting, FanDuel, Fantasy sport, Boyd Gaming, Gambling, Gaming, Leisure, DraftKings

In turn, FanDuel Group will establish and operate mobile and online sports-betting and gaming services under the FanDuel brand in the states where Boyd Gaming is licensed.

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  • In turn, FanDuel Group will establish and operate mobile and online sports-betting and gaming services under the FanDuel brand in the states where Boyd Gaming is licensed.
  • "Through this partnership, Boyd Gaming and FanDuel Group will be in excellent position to successfully capitalize as sports betting and online gaming expand across the country," said Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming.
  • We will also see immediate benefits from our cross-marketing agreement with FanDuel, introducing millions of FanDuel customers to Boyd Gaming's properties nationwide."
  • FanDuel Group will market Boyd Gaming properties through its existing daily fantasy sports service and future interactive sports betting and gaming services, while Boyd Gaming will promote FanDuel's products to its customer base.

IGT Announces Sports Betting Agreement with FanDuel Group

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Monday, July 16, 2018
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LONDON, July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced that IGT will be FanDuel Group's sports betting platform provider for the newly regulated U.S. market in the state of New Jersey.

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  • LONDON, July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced that IGT will be FanDuel Group's sports betting platform provider for the newly regulated U.S. market in the state of New Jersey.
  • The partnership brings together the technological expertise in U.S. sports betting of the largest B2B gaming company in the world - IGT, with that of the largest sports gaming companies in the U.S. - FanDuel Group.
  • FanDuel will initially operate at Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, N.J., enabling guests to place sports bets over the counter via IGT technology.
  • "IGT's sports betting technology combined with the expertise of FanDuel represents two experienced, complementary sports betting companies coming together to create a reliable, world-class sports betting experience in New Jersey," said Enrico Drago, IGT Senior Vice President Interactive, Sports Betting, Licenses.

Screenvision Media Acquisition By Abry Partners Completed

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Tuesday, July 3, 2018
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NEW YORK, July 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Screenvision Media, a national leader in cinema media and advertising, today announced that Abry Partners, a leading media-focused private equity firm, has finalized its acquisition of a controlling stake in the company.Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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  • NEW YORK, July 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Screenvision Media, a national leader in cinema media and advertising, today announced that Abry Partners, a leading media-focused private equity firm, has finalized its acquisition of a controlling stake in the company.Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
  • "We see a very bright future for Screenvision," said John Hunt, managing partner of Abry Partners.
  • "We couldn't be more excited about our new relationship with Abry Partners and the potential for growth ahead of us," said John Partilla, Screenvision Media CEO.
  • Shamrock's current investments include Appetize, Branded Cities, BTI Studios, FanDuel, Giant Creative, Isolation Network, Maple Media, Mobilitie, Omega Wireless, Questex, RBmedia, Screenvision Media, Silvergate Media, Wazee Digital, and wPromote.

GeoComply Inks Geolocation Deal with DraftKings for New Sports Betting Platform

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Thursday, June 21, 2018
Daily fantasy sports, Sports, Browser-based game websites, DraftKings, Fantasy sport, Geolocation, Human behavior, Gaming

VANCOUVER, B.C., June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --GeoComply today announced that it has signed an agreement to provide its market-leading geolocation compliance services to DraftKings.

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  • VANCOUVER, B.C., June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --GeoComply today announced that it has signed an agreement to provide its market-leading geolocation compliance services to DraftKings.
  • GeoComply's geolocation technology will be provided to DraftKings' native app and web applications to verify a player's wager is placed from a location where sports betting is authorized, to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • "Since 2015, we've been providing DraftKings with location compliance solutions for their Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) product and are excited to be taking our partnership to the next level with this extension into their new sports betting platform," said Anna Sainsbury, CEO of GeoComply USA.
  • Since launching in 2012, GeoComply has quickly become the iGaming industry's trusted solution for reliable, accurate and precise geolocation services.

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Issues First Monthly Fantasy Sports Contests Revenue Report

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018
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HARRISBURG, Pa., June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today posted on its web site the initial Fantasy Sports Contests revenue report.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., June 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today posted on its web site the initial Fantasy Sports Contests revenue report.
  • The report provides a breakdown on fees collected from the play of Pennsylvania participants, Fantasy Sports Contests operators' adjusted revenue, and the tax revenue due to the Commonwealth.
  • The report can be found on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on its web site, www.gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov .
  • Fantasy Sports revenue and tax revenue for each of the providers for May 2018 is displayed in the following tables:

DraftKings Launches Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative

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Thursday, June 14, 2018
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BOSTON, June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --DraftKings Inc. announced today the launch of the company's inaugural corporate social responsibility initiative, Tech for Heroes, which will provide current and returning veterans with free, comprehensive, high-tech job skills training.

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  • BOSTON, June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --DraftKings Inc. announced today the launch of the company's inaugural corporate social responsibility initiative, Tech for Heroes, which will provide current and returning veterans with free, comprehensive, high-tech job skills training.
  • DraftKings is launching its first training classthis monthin Boston and has plans to expand the program to additional cities this fall.
  • "DraftKings' Tech for Heroesprogram will help veterans break into tech careers by ensuring they have the skills innovative companies require."
  • "VetsinTech is thrilled to be working with DraftKings onits Tech for Heroes initiative," said Katherine Webster, founder and CEO of VetsinTech.