Technologist Nigel Eccles, the founder of FanDuel, believes that iGaming must accept that cryptocurrencies will spearhead the industry’s next evolution. His judgement is grounded in “the combination of over $3trn in crypto assets currently held by people worldwide, the portability of cryptocurrencies, and the innovative nature of crypto casino operators making the outcome inevitable”. Yet, Eccles is bemused that crypto …
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BetHog launched by FanDuel duo to unlock crypto utilities for igaming
Nigel Eccles and Rob Jones, the former co-founders of FanDuel DFS, have re-teamed to launch a new crypto sportsbook and casino, BetHog. The venture is backed by $6 million in funding led by Web3 VC fund 6th Man Ventures (6MV), featuring the participation of iGaming figureheads Chris Grove of Eilers & Krejcik and Josh Hannah, the founder of the Flutter.com …
Read More »FanDuel founders renew $120m compensation claim against Flutter Entertainment
Nigel and Lesley Eccles, the enterprise founders of US fantasy sports operator FanDuel are reported to be renewing their legal challenge against Flutter Entertainment Plc (formerly Paddy Power Betfair), in relation to the FTSE firm’s $465 million takeover of FanDuel completed in July of last year. The husband and wife team are joined by FanDuel co-founders’ Tom Griffiths (former CPO) …
Read More »Nigel Eccles sues Paddy Power Betfair for ‘purposely undervaluing’ FanDuel
US Tech news source Recode has reported that FanDuel enterprise co-founder Nigel Eccles (former CEO) is preparing to take Paddy Power Betfair (PPB) to court, regarding its $465 million takeover of FanDuel completed in July 2018. Eccles representatives have filed a Scottish court order against PPB, representing four of FanDuel’s enterprise co-founders; Nigel Eccles, wife Lesley Eccles (former CMO), Tom …
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