Industry
August 24, 2022
Fanatics Betting Appoints another FanDuel Veteran
US e-commerce and online sports giant Fanatics appointed industry veteran Andrew Kleiman as VP of retail operations for the company’s sports betting and gaming arm. Kleiman announced his new appointment via his LinkedIn profile and received warm goodbyes from his former colleagues at fantasy sports operator FanDuel. Fanatics Prepares to Launch Its Sportsbook Project In […]
Business
July 22, 2022
Fanatics Appoints Jigish Mehta as Director of Engineering for Gaming & Betting Division
Full-scale international online sports platform and highly praised consumer brand Fanatics is currently catering to the needs of over 81 million global fans and 900+ top-tier sports properties. The company that started out as a basic e-commerce deal two decades ago is now getting ready to finally enter the iGaming and sports betting world. Fanatics’ […]
Industry
June 24, 2022
Fanatics Plans Tipico Acquisition, a Report Claims
The leading sports apparel company, Fanatics, may be planning to acquire Tipico, the sports betting company, a new report reveals. Sports Apparel Company Fanatics Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Tipico Fanatics hasn’t officially confirmed details regarding the possible acquisition. However, a report recently released by CNBC cited two sources close to the matter. According to […]
Sports
June 23, 2022
Fanatics CEO Rubin Avoids Conflict with NBA, Sells HBSE Stake
Michael Rubin, chief executive officer of Fanatics and a minority owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils is selling his stake to avoid conflicts with the NBA and NHL related to ownership rules, ESPN reported. Transitioning from Part-Owner to Life-Long Fan Rubin, who holds 10% in Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), the […]
Industry
May 24, 2022
Fanatics Wants to Patent a New Sports Betting App
Sports retailer Fanatics seeks to expand its presence in sports betting by introducing a new sports betting app. This was announced by Josh Gerben, a trademark attorney for Gerben Perrott, who said the company has filed a patent application to the US Patent and Trademark Office. Fanatics Will Offer Sports Betting through BetFanatics Fanatics will […]
Business
September 16, 2021
Fanatics Reportedly Close to Buying a Sportsbook
Fanatics is rooted in the sports merchandise market and has plenty of connections in the sports industry. That network is going to play an important role as the company embarks on its next big venture. According to Darren Rovell, writing for The Action Network, Fanatics could soon become the owner of an established sports betting […]
Industry
August 11, 2021
Fanatics Hits $18bn in Valuation on Tail of Funding Round
While hiring industry professionals and preparing for entering the sports wagering and gaming field, Fanatics completed its most recent capital raise. In the latest funding round, the company raised $325 million and sent its value to $18 billion. Fanatics Plans Expanding to Gaming and Sports Wagering Fanatics is a company founded in 1995 in Jacksonville, […]