Business
March 22, 2023
Scout Names Niklas Jonsson Permanent Chief Executive Officer
The fast-growing licensed and regulated business-to-business provider of sportsbook, fantasy betting, daily fantasy sports and other sports-oriented products, Scout Gaming Group, announced a senior-level appointment Wednesday. The company confirmed it selected Niklas Jonsson for the position of chief executive officer (CEO) permanently. Jonsson initially joined the company back in December 2021. Back then, he was […]
Blockchain
December 15, 2022
2022’s AFF Championship Features New NFT-Based Project
Gamification solution developer Low6 joined forces with Web 3.0 technology company Be Media and marketing agency SPORTFIVE to create a new NFT-based fantasy soccer game ahead of the upcoming 2022 ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Championship. The companies will produce digital collectibles featuring highlights from the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup. The NFTs will seamlessly integrate with […]
Sports
December 14, 2022
Bettor Vision Launches All-in-one Fantasy App
Bettor Vision, the only sports betting and fantasy sports account aggregator, has released a brand new app for fantasy sports. It allows fans to bet, access fantasy contests and follow the latest developments involving their favorite sports teams. Bettor Vision Launched a New App Bettor Vision’s new app will work as a one-stop shop for […]
Esports
November 16, 2022
Edgio and World Champion Fantasy Ink New Data Partnership
The world’s first online fantasy esports platform, World Champion Fantasy (WCF), announced a new partnership with Edgio, a provider of content network services. World Champion Fantasy Teams up with Edgio Under the terms of the new strategic collaboration, Edgio will power the release of WCF’s platform PlayerX. Thanks to Edgio’s Uplynk platform, PlayerX is expected […]
Esports
October 28, 2022
ThriveFantasy, GRID, Krafton to Launch Fantasy PUBG Esports
Provider of player prop fantasy sports betting markets ThriveFantasy partnered with esports data firm GRID Esports and the parent of PUBG Studios, Krafton, to offer North American audiences Fantasy PUBG Esports. Exploring a ‘Potentially Lucrative Avenue’ The new Fantasy PUBG Esports platform will be operated by ThriveFantasy and will launch in November, in time for […]
Sports
October 18, 2022
GridRival Launches Motorsports Fantasy Series
GridRival, the startup company behind what it claims to be the “most in-depth fantasy motorsports manager game on the planet,” has launched its daily fantasy series in 23 states. GridRival Launches in Many States Following GridRival’s new fantasy offering launch, players in 23 states across the US can play daily fantasy contests based on Formula […]
Business
September 9, 2022
ASX Sports Seeks €750,000 with a Funding Campaign
Blockchain-powered fantasy sports provider ASX Sports announced a new crowdfunding initiative. The campaign plans to raise an additional €750,000, focusing on medium and small investors who will receive equity in the company. The operator simultaneously launched its newest live fantasy sports product, allowing peer-to-peer contests during games. ASX will use the extra funds to capitalize […]
Sports
August 15, 2022
Animal Capital and Other Investors Fund 20Shots
20Shots, a business-to-business developer of fantasy sports software, has received extra funding to power its business. Investors supplied the company with $482,334, helping it reach a valuation of $6 million. 20Shots Received Half a Million in Funding The success of Fantasy5, 20Shots’s Premier League-themed fantasy sports product, attracted the attention of notable investors, including Animal […]
Sports
July 28, 2022
Underdog’s $35m Funding Round to Support Product Innovation
A Series B funding round of $35 million announced by fantasy sports operator Underdog including funds and accounts managed by BlackRock and Acies Investments valued the company at $485 million. Moving into Sports Betting The funding round is expected to provide the funds necessary for Underdog to build innovative licensed sports betting products, expand its […]
Industry
June 30, 2022
Scout Gaming to Lay Off Workers amid Financial Trouble
Scout Gaming, a B2B fantasy sports provider, announced that it has found out about $1.7 million of financial commitments dating to 2021. Subsequently, the company announced that it will be cutting its workforce in half and diluting its shares by 90%. Scout Gaming Identified a $1.7M Black Hole The findings were first mentioned in a […]
