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Following last week’s announcement of its $275 million Series E venture round funding, daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator FanDuel has confirmed the acquisition of Scottish app development studio KotiKan. FanDuel who stated that it would use its raised funds to further develop in-house development and delivery competencies, acquired the Edinburgh based mobile development studio who have worked on FanDuel mobile …

Leading daily fantasy sports operator FanDuel has been valued at $1 billion, following its latest venture capital ‘Series E’ round of $275 million. The investment round was led by Venture Capitalist firm  Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), technology news sources report that new FanDuel investors include Time Warner and Google Capital (Source: Crunchbase). The $275 million comes less than 12 months …

Daily fantasy sports operator FanDuel is set to expand its product development and delivery capabilities by employing a further 200 software specialists for its new Glasgow city offices. In December 2014, the Edinburgh founded operator announced that it would open a new development office in Glasgow City Centre. The fast growing company has doubled its Scottish workforce in the past …

Furthering its presence in the US sports market, daily fantasy sports operator FanDuel has announced that it has agreed an exclusive 4 year partnership with the NBA. As part of the high coverage agreement, the NBA will gain an equity stake in FanDuel, who are currently valued at $1 billion by venture analysts. FanDuel CEO and Co-Founder Nigel Eccles commented …

In its ongoing battle for market share of the burgeoning US daily fantasy sports market, market leader FanDuel has confirmed that it has agreed exclusive partnerships with 15 NFL franchises. On Wednesday the operator confirmed exclusive fantasy sports partnerships the following NFL team Baltimore Ravens Buffalo Bills Cincinnati Bengals Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars …

Fantasy sports operator FanDuel announced a record breaking $37 million in revenues for its final quarter 2014 performance (up 13% on Q4 2013 -$29.6 million). The Edinburgh founded company which offers daily fantasy sports prizes has witnessed increased player numbers and player activity, as the Fanduel created high coverage partnership with US sports franchises and released a mobile game apps. …

NBA team The Cleveland Cavaliers have entered into a new partnership with New York based US fantasy sports operator FanDuel Inc, one of the market leaders in US fantasy sports entertainment The new partnership comprises an integrated marketing agreement which will include FanDuel promotional player campaigns, including in-arena signage and an online presence, to create a heightened awareness of FanDuel …