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Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced a new offer, making the sports technology and entertainment business the special Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner, as well as an Official Sports Betting and iGaming Partner of the NBA group. In addition to access to Pistons trademarks and logo designs, the deal consists of DraftKings-branded courtside LED signage and in-game basket pad branding. The agreement comes as DraftKings prepares to introduce mobile sports betting and online gaming in the state of Michigan, pending licensure and the receipt of necessary regulative approvals.
n n n n u201cAs our very first professional team activation in the state of Michigan, we are thrilled to sign up with forces with the Detroit Pistons ahead of our pending market intro, u201d stated Ezra Kucharz, Chief Business Officer, DraftKings. u201cThis deal deepens our relationship with a popular local team to assist in more immersive fan experiences, both for Michiganders familiar with regulated video gaming items as well as newbies to the area. u201d
n n n nPistons fans will likewise have the chance to contend for a variety of experiential rewards, consisting of a Pistons away game trip, a u2018Court of Dreams u2019 group event held at Little Caesars Arena, u2018Piston for the Day u2019 VIP experience. As part of the VIP bundle, individuals will have the chance sign an honorary Pistons contract to get involved in a private, in-stadium shootaround, trip the main lockerroom facilities, and sit courtside at a Pistons routine season home video game.
n n n n u201cWe appreciate the partnership-minded and collective technique that DraftKings gives the table, u201d stated Mike Zavodsky, Chief Business Officer, Detroit Pistons. u201cWe eagerly anticipate using our platform to assist DraftKings grow their existence and connection to Pistons fans and to the higher Metro Detroit communities. u201d
n n n nFans can participate in the free-to-play Detroit Pistons popularity swimming pool by downloading DraftKings u2019 Sportsbook, Casino, and Daily Fantasy items by means of iOS and Android here</a>. Additionally, new DraftKings Sportsbook and Casino clients in Michigan can declare a free $200 benefit by registering here</a> today.
n n n nAbout The Detroit Pistons
Since their arrival in 1957, the Detroit Pistons have actually ended up being one of the most storied franchises in the NBA. With over 2,300 regular-season and playoff triumphes, the club has celebrated three NBA Championships (1989, 1990, 2004), five NBA Finals appearances (1988, 1989, 1990, 2004, 2005) and 11 Eastern Conference Finals appearances. In October 2019, the club opened the new Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center located in the New Center area, a campus that functions as the organization u2019s practice center and business head offices. Since its purchase by Michigan native Tom Gores in 2011, the organization has actually focused on operating as a community possession while promoting a culture of development and industry-leading thought.
n n n nAbout DraftKings
DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) is a digital sports home entertainment and video gaming business created to fuel the competitive spirits of sports fans with items that vary throughout everyday fantasy, regulated video gaming and digital media. Headquartered in Boston, and introduced in 2012 by Jason Robins, Matt Kalish and Paul Liberman, DraftKings is the only U.S.-based vertically incorporated sports wagering operator. DraftKings is a multi-channel company of sports betting and video gaming technologies, powering sports and video gaming entertainment for 50+ operators throughout more than 15 managed U.S. and international markets, consisting of Arkansas and Oregon in the U.S. DraftKings u2019 Sportsbook provides mobile and retail wagering for significant U.S. and worldwide sports and in the United States pursuant to regulations in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and West Virginia. DraftKings u2019 everyday dream sports product is offered in 8 nations globally with 15 unique sports classifications.