Daily Fantasy Sports
DraftKings Launches “#DKRALLY” Charity Initiative
DraftKings has announced a new charity initiative “#DKRally” to mobilise the sports fans to band together in support of communities during this COVID-19 pandemic.
DraftKings will donate $1, up to a total contribution of $1 million, to United Way for every person who shares their rally cap on social media using the official hashtag #DKRally.
“The rally cap uniquely embodies the American spirit and our hope in the face of adversity, no matter the challenge ahead. It represents the come-back attitude we have at DraftKings as we work with our communities to face down COVID-19,” Matt Kalish, DraftKings President North America, said.
“Our player community over the years has shown a steadfast commitment to social good in times of need through many charitable programs on our platform. We are confident America will now rally for those in need to help ignite this important comeback,” Matt Kalish added.
“United Way fights for every person in every community and has long been at the forefront of disaster and crisis recovery efforts in communities around the world. Our response to the COVID-19 pandemic is no different. United Way continues to leverage is extensive convening power and resources, in partnership with the 2-1-1 network, crisis relief non-profits, and federal agencies, to lead a targeted and coordinated response to the pandemic. Each day, thousands of people are losing their jobs, out of school children are not receiving food, and the virus is straining the capacity of our healthcare system. We are grateful to partners like DraftKings for joining us during this time of crisis,” Larissa Rydin, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at United Way Worldwide, said.
PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, announced that it has partnered with the Los Angeles Dodgers as the team’s Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner. The partnership features several digital and in-stadium activations at Dodger Stadium as PrizePicks continues to strengthen its brand presence in baseball.
“Partnering with the Dodgers is an incredible opportunity to align with one of the most respected organizations in sports. As the Dodgers chase another championship title, we’re looking forward to delivering unique moments that bring fans even closer to the action,” said Mike Quigley, Chief Marketing Officer at PrizePicks.
As part of the multi-year partnership, PrizePicks will receive prominent in-venue branding at Dodger Stadium, including banner displays throughout the stadium’s concourses and LED signage in the outfield pavilion. The partnership will also include promotion across Dodgers social media, digital platforms, and radio.
“We are pleased to welcome PrizePicks to our family of partners. Their innovative approach to fan engagement aligns well with our commitment to delivering world-class experiences, and we look forward to a winning collaboration,” said Lon Rosen, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer at Los Angeles Dodgers.
Throughout the 2025 season, PrizePicks will also introduce an exclusive in-game promotion for Dodgers fans. Anytime the team scores 10 or more runs at home, the Dodgers will launch a PrizePicks branded social media contest for a chance to score a free PrizePicks lineup and tickets to a future game at Dodger Stadium to watch their picks play out live.
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Esports betting pioneer adds daily fantasy esports offering to its growing range of products, with its sights set on the US market
PandaScore, the award-winning provider of esports odds, data and betting products, has continued to push boundaries with the launch of Daily Fantasy eSports, a truly groundbreaking product for operators and players.
Daily Fantasy eSports has been developed for the US market but will have global appeal with players drawn in by the chance to create virtual teams of real-life players and earn points based on their actual game performances.
Contests range from daily matchups to season-long leagues, with plenty of prizes up for grabs.
PandaScore’s Daily Fantasy eSports is backed by an expert-led esports trading team to deliver fast, accurate settlement data across unique, player-focused markets driven by the provider’s established and proven betting models.
An Interactive Player Widget serves up rich player stats and profiles, with PandaScore’s powerful BetBuilder enabling same-game parlays.
But that’s not all. PandaScore has more than 17,000 players in its esports player age and info database, the largest in the market.
It also offers dedicated helper codes and documentation to ensure smooth and seamless operator integration. It really is as easy as 1-2-3.
1 – There is a kick-off call to align on goals, timelines and fantasy formats.
2 – The operator accesses PandaScore’s dedicated fantasy-focused API to accelerate the build
3 – The dedicated integration manager ensures effortless onboarding and a successful launch
By leveraging PandaScore’s odds and data, alongside its team of experts and specialists, online sportsbook and daily fantasy sports operators can launch faster, ensure accuracy and scale their Daily Fantasy eSports offering with confidence.
Oliver Niner, Head of B2B at PandaScore, said: “Daily Fantasy eSports is a pioneering product from PandaScore that will really hit the mark with operators across North America, as well as other global markets.
“It allows operators to engage esports fans and bettors with a compelling product and proposition, but without the degree of risk that comes with standard betting as the payouts are controlled.
“Daily Fantasy eSports is already live with Dabble and is performing incredibly well, so we look forward to going live with more operators in the coming months.
“This really is a game-changing product, and we can’t wait to see it become available at some of the biggest betting brands in North America and beyond.”
The launch of Daily Fantasy eSports complements PandaScore’s growing esports betting offering, which includes odds and data for a huge number of disciplines, plus betting products like its BetBuilder, MicroMarkets and StoryBuilder.
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PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, announced that it has been named the Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner of the Houston Astros. The multi-year partnership features digital and in-stadium activations at Daikin Park, building on the DFS leader’s growing presence around Major League Baseball.
As part of the partnership, PrizePicks branding will be showcased prominently throughout Daikin Park with featured static and rotational signage throughout the ballpark. PrizePicks will also be featured on the Astros Radio Network with sponsored “More or Less” segments prior to each game.
“This partnership is all about bringing more fun and bigger rewards to PrizePicks players in Houston,” said Mike Quigley, Chief Marketing Officer at PrizePicks. “We’re rolling out new promotions and experiences that make following the Astros even more exciting for fans — both at the ballpark and at home.”
PrizePicks will also collaborate with the Astros on a special City Connect Monday promotion supporting the team’s Monday home games. As the Astros wear their Nike City Connect uniforms, the team will provide fans a chance to win a $10,000 free PrizePicks lineup and tickets to a future Astros game to watch their picks live at Daikin Park.
“We are thrilled to add PrizePicks as an official Astros partner,” says Matt Richardson, Vice President Corporate Partnerships. “PrizePicks continues to invest in Major League Baseball and is committed to engaging fantasy sports fans in both a responsible and fun way.”
As PrizePicks continues to expand to new markets, investment into responsible gaming remains a key focus. In 2025, PrizePicks was awarded iCAP accreditation by the NCPG for its responsible gaming practices and efforts, becoming the first and only fantasy sports operator to earn the certification. For more information visit, www.prizepicks.com/responsible-gaming.
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