Posts From: July 2025

California attorney general says daily fantasy sports illegal in state

The California attorney general declared daily fantasy sports illegal in a long-awaited opinion released Thursday afternoon, though the decision was met with push back from Gov. Gavin Newsom as well...

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Underdog Fantasy valued at over $1B in funding found

In a landmark moment for the online sports gaming industry, Spark Capital is leading Underdog’s Series C funding round, with a $70 million first close on a round expected to exceed $100 million. The...

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PrizePicks named first fantasy sports operator to earn iCAP accreditation

PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, today announced it has received Internet Compliance Assessment Program (iCAP) accreditation from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). PrizePicks...

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Underdog’s Fantasy Sports app accused of running unlicensed bets

A proposed class action lawsuit out of New York alleges Underdog Fantasy operates an unlicensed sports betting operation. The 26-page complaint centers around Underdog Fantasy Pick’em, a game that enables...

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PRIZEPICKS CUTS THE RIBBON ON THEIR NEW ATLANTA HQ

PrizePicks has cut the ribbon on their new Atlanta HQ with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R). The new 33,000-square foot headquarters, located in the Star Metals Building in Midtown Atlanta,...

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Underdog Fantasy launches pick’em games in 35 states

Underdog Fantasy has expanded its reach albeit under a slightly different product, most recently in Missouri, the latest state to vote to legalize sports betting. Underdog Fantasy now offers pick’em games in 35 states, though...

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DraftKings fantasy sports exit UK market

DraftKings has announced that it will no longer be offering daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests in the UK. In a statement DraftKings said it will no longer be accepting new paid...

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Underdog named in LinkedIn’s top 50 startups for second year

Underdog Fantasy, one the fastest-growing sports gaming and media companies in the U.S., today was recognized as the number 15 company on LinkedIn’s 2024 Top Startups list in the United...

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PrizePicks launches free to play contest “Streak”

PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, announced today the launch of Streak, an engaging new free to play fantasy offering. The new game allows fans to...

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Underdog shutters fantasy Pick’em product In Mississippi

Underdog Fantasy has withdrawn its pick’em games from Mississippi the week replacing them with free-to-play models. A spokesman for Underdog Fantasy confirmed Mississippi pick’em contests are no longer offered in the state and declined to...

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