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FanDuel Launches “Trusted Voices: Conversations About Betting” Focused on Helping Parents and Families Discuss Gambling
September marks Responsible Gaming Education Month, and FanDuel, the premier online gaming company in North America, announced a new partnership with former NBA player and basketball coach Randy Livingston and his wife, sports agent Anita Smith, to launch “Trusted Voices: Conversations About Betting”. This new program and resource hub is designed to equip trusted adults, including parents, guardians, and coaches, with tools and resources to talk to young people about gambling, associated risks, how to recognize warning signs, and where to go for support.
In the “Trusted Voices: Conversations About Betting” video series, Livingston and Smith detail Livingston’s incredible journey as a five-star prep phenom who went on to play several years in the NBA while also struggling with problem gambling. Livingston shares the story of his initial exposure to gambling, his rock-bottom moment and his journey to recovery with the help of his wife, Smith.
Livingston and Smith hope that their family’s story will help others going through similar experiences, and they have created educational resources for individuals to learn more about the risks of gambling, warning signs to look out for and how to begin gambling-related family conversations. The content emphasizes the importance of modeling responsibility for adults who choose to bet. They also take time to break down what proxy betting is and the importance of not allowing those under-21 access to sports betting platforms. Trusted Voices program content was created in consultation with EPIC Global Solutions, an organization that provides gambling harm prevention solutions. The program and its accompanying resources are available at ConversationsAboutBetting.com, which will continue to be updated with additional content in the coming months.
“As legal sports betting continues to become more accessible, I knew I wanted to use my experience to help families engage in proactive and informed conversations about gambling. It became apparent to me and Anita that FanDuel shares our goal of helping parents navigate these tough, but important conversations,” said Livingston.
“It is important to normalize conversations about gambling, and this program is intended to help families get comfortable with traditionally uncomfortable conversations. Randy and I are delighted to work with FanDuel to amplify the program’s content and drive positive outcomes for young people and anyone who may be struggling with problem gambling,” said Smith.
“Randy and Anita have an incredible story and a desire to help others, and we are excited to expand our advocacy program to raise awareness of the importance of having early and informed family conversations about gambling and the associated risks. FanDuel aims to set and continuously raise the standard for what it means to be a responsible operator, and we look forward to Randy and Anita strengthening our RG ambassador team moving forward,” said Alison Kutler, Vice President, Responsible Gaming and Community Impact at FanDuel.
Video content from the program will be supported with paid media on digital, shared across FanDuel social channels and featured on fanduel.com/playwell.
“Randy’s experience of problem gambling, coupled with Anita’s first-hand account of what it is like to live alongside someone in that situation, makes for a powerful message and ensures that people sit up and listen. We are proud to have played our part in bringing this program to life and commend FanDuel for being proactive around encouraging families to be open in their discussions around engagement with gambling,” Teresa Fiore, VP of Partnerships at EPIC Global Solutions, said.
Diamond Sports Group (Diamond) and FanDuel, North America’s premier online gaming company, announced an agreement on a broad, long-term commercial partnership, including:
• Exclusive right to name Diamond’s 16 regional sports networks (RSNs) and Diamond’s digital offerings, including the direct to consumer (DTC) product, as FanDuel Sports Network;
• linear and digital media placement and integration opportunities across all live NBA, NHL, and MLB games on FanDuel Sports Network;
• shared commitment to explore a unified DTC app experience with the ability to syndicate FanDuel TV programming across FanDuel Sports Network, including studio programming like “Up & Adams,” “Run It Back” and FanDuel TV’s live rights programming;
• FanDuel to have reseller designation for Diamond’s DTC product; and additional economic and equity elements.
David Preschlack, CEO of Diamond, said: “Collaborating with FanDuel provides a tremendous pathway for Diamond to elevate the fan experience and deepen the incremental value we provide for our team, league and distribution partners. This partnership reinforces opportunities to further strengthen the close connection our RSNs have with local fans, including enhancing our DTC offering for a growing digital audience. In the meantime, having finalized agreements with the NBA, NHL and our key distributors, we remain focused on moving our business forward and driving value for our team partners and our stakeholders.”
Mike Raffensperger, President of Sports at FanDuel, said: “Partnering with Diamond provides us an opportunity to put the FanDuel brand at the intersection of the nation’s largest group of regional sports networks. A large cohort of FanDuel customers are devoted RSN viewers and this agreement allows us to further cement the FanDuel brand with sports fans and provides a unique vehicle to reward our users.”
On October 21, the Bally Sports RSNs will officially be renamed under the FanDuel Sports Network brand with corresponding regional monikers. Diamond SportsGroup’s 16 owned and operated RSNs will include: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, FanDuel Sports Network Florida, FanDuel Sports Network Great Lakes, FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City, FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, FanDuel Sports Network North, FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma, FanDuel Sports Network SoCal, FanDuel Sports Network South, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, FanDuel Sports Network Southwest, FanDuel Sports Network Sun, FanDuel Sports Network West, and FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin. Additional partnership elements and collaborations will be introduced in the coming months. Fans can visit fanduelsportsnetwork.com to continue streaming their local games when they log in with their TV provider or subscribe directly to FanDuel Sports Network.
FanDuel, North America’s premier online gaming company and an Official Sports Betting Partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), is tipping off the NBA season by bringing back a promotion to provide fans with a three-month subscription to NBA League Pass. Fans who opt-in can also view an enhanced broadcast experience featuring live odds from FanDuel during NBA League Pass games.
Between October 15 and October 28, new customers who bet $5 on FanDuel Sportsbook will receive three months of NBA League Pass compliments of FanDuel, and if their first bet wins, they will receive $300 in Bonus Bets. Existing customers who bet $5 will also receive three months of NBA League Pass compliments of FanDuel.
“FanDuel is thrilled to offer fans a seamless NBA viewing experience through the return of our NBA League Pass offer. As we enter our third year of this promotion, we’re excited to continue to work with the NBA to create a more seamless betting experience during NBA games,” said Mike Raffensperger, President of Sports at FanDuel.
As part of this promotion, fans who opt-in will be able to see FanDuel odds when watching NBA League Pass, providing fans with the ability to track live updating odds without having to interrupt their viewing.
FanDuel announced a fourth $1 million donation supporting the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) whose mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of under-represented students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. The donation will financially support students at 11 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across North Carolina.
FanDuel is an Official Sports Betting Partner of the Carolina Panthers and made the donation to the UNCF on September 29 in the form of a check presentation at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, with UNCF and FanDuel executives taking part in the ceremony.
Through the donation, UNCF will provide direct support through its Emergency Student Aid program and help students at each of the institutions in a variety of areas, including technology, housing, food security, tuition, and other education-related expenses.
“We are thrilled to extend our work with the UNCF to support the HBCU community across North Carolina. FanDuel is steadfast in its commitment to making a positive impact in the communities in which we operate our sportsbook, and we look forward to supporting hard-working students at institutions throughout the state,” said Alison Kutler, Vice President of Responsible Gaming and Community Impact at FanDuel.
“As a steadfast supporter of UNCF and HBCU students, FanDuel is setting an exemplary standard for other private entities to emulate in making investments in deserving students who need a helping hand to fulfill their goal of completing their college education. We commend FanDuel for its ongoing commitment and support as together we will continue empowering HBCUs and their students to flourish and to remain focused on their crucial mission in higher education,” said Larry A. Griffith, executive vice president for programs and student services at UNCF.
The 11 institutions in North Carolina impacted by the donation include Barber-Scotia College, Bennett College, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Livingstone College, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University, St. Augustine’s University, Shaw University, and Winston-Salem State University.
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