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Paddy Power Betfair purchases fantasy Fan Duel

23 May 2018

Gambling company Paddy Power Betfair has actually accepted combine with the US fantasy sports wagering website Fan Duel.
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It desires to target the yohaig code US sports wagering market that is set to open after a court choice.

In May, the US Supreme Court reversed 1992 legislation that prohibited sports betting in the majority of states.
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Fan Duel, which was established in Scotland, allows sports fans to gamble on dream sports leagues and contests in American sports.
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The deal

Under the yohaig code arrangement, Paddy Power Betfair will throw in its existing US properties worth $612m in addition to $158m of cash to take a 61% stake in the combined service.
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Existing Fan Duel financiers will own 39%.

The Dublin-based company will manage business, which will end up being a subsidiary.

Paddy Power Betfair boss Peter Jackson said the mix would create the "biggest online business" in the US betting industry.

" [We will have] a big sports-focused client base and a comprehensive nationwide footprint," he said.

The punters

Fan Duel lets its consumers wager on fantasy sport video games, based around NFL Football, NBA basketball, MLB baseball and NHL ice hockey.

There are a projected 30 million adult dream sports gamers in North America.
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Users choose fantasy sports groups using a dream budget plan, and play head-to-head or multi-player contests online.

Players pay an entry charge for each contest and compete for cash prizes.

The landscape

Paddy Power Betfair entered the US fantasy sports market last year with the acquisition of Draft, an US dream sports site, for $48m (₤ 35m).

The Dublin-based firm already has a United States division, that includes the TVG Network, a horseracing TV channel and an online betting network which is active in 35 states.

Paddy Power likewise has an online casino and a horseracing wagering exchange in the state of New Jersey.
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Under the regards to its latest deal, Paddy Power can increase its stake in Fan Duel to 80% after 3 years and 100% after 5 years.

The bet9ja's welcome offer is expected to close in the 3rd quarter this promotion code year.

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