DraftKings recently announced a $41 million funding in August and has been in head to head battle with the other leader in daily sports, FanDuel.
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It appears that the move could signal a team land grab for daily fantasy game providers for advertisement for the major sports leagues. FanDuel recently announced a deal with the Orlando Magic in the NBA for an advertising partnership. Not to be outdone, DraftKings has gone to the NFL.
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It looks like the major sports leagues are allowing the advertisement of the daily game providers and relaxed their trepidation with fantasy sports and more specifically daily fantasy sports.
User acquisition is going to be key for daily fantasy sites as they are trying to acquire not just fantasy sports players but paying fantasy sports players. With player funds at a premium, it is imperative for these daily providers to secure players and to keep them loyal.
