With entrepreneurs starting to develop real-world applications for blockchain, the underlying technology behind cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum and Bitcoin, two blockchain-based startups are looking to improve daily fantasy sports and nab market share from DraftKings and FanDuel. In 2017, the number of fantasy sports players in the U.S. and Canada ballooned to a record 59.3 […]
DraftKings starting in this year’s first quarter hopes to offer U.S. and Canadian-based customers the ability to livestream EuroLeague games on the DraftKings app for those playing in a $3 and above DraftKings contests. “I think what specifically DraftKings players really want is a one-stop shop where if you’re playing fantasy, you don’t want to have to […]
The NBA is getting in on the action when it comes to real-time fantasy competition, launching the mobile fantasy NBA InPlay on Thursday so fans can compete during nationally-televised games in time for Christmas. Looking to get fans to watch live games for longer periods of time, NBA Digital partnered with FanDuel to develop this second-screen […]
Back in late 2015, New York ordered daily fantasy sports websites to cease their practices for violating gambling laws. Fast forward to a few days ago, and the ruling was reversed. Well-known sites within the multi-billion dollar industry, notably DraftKings and FanDuel, will soon be able to resume their respective operations within the state. Although […]
Since its formative years, fantasy football is predicated on statistics. These numbers have formed fan interest to develop rapidly, both from the hardcore faction and casual ones alike. These fictional games serve as a conduit for friendly competition and community–well before any of the mainstream social networks. In fact, daily fantasy football, in particular, reached […]
