VANCOUVER, Feb. 7, 2019 /CNW/ - Global Daily Fantasy
Sports Inc. (TSX-V: DFS / Frankfurt: 7CR) ("Global"
or the "Company"), announces that it has signed a
five-year agreement with US based SPORTTU LLC ("SPORTTU") to
integrate Global's daily fantasy sports (DFS) product into
SPORTTU's platform which distributes one of the world's largest
content databases of sports news, scores, photos and videos.
SPORTTU, in cooperation with Global, will now be able to offer a
daily fantasy sport product to the millions of Telco subscribers
via the SPORTTU app seeking to test their skill level to earn cash
prizes as they enjoy their passion in sport.
CEO Darcy Krogh
commented, "We are ecstatic to partner with SPORTTU. Our
partnership will greatly expand Global's DFS product and reach into
new and emerging markets and a new customer base. This alliance
provides synergies to both parties and we are excited to work with
the team at SPORTTU to integrate daily fantasy sports into their
offering. In the end Global and SPORTTU are united in sports and
entertainment and we believe that this is a perfect marriage as
telecommunications and media companies look to monetize their user
base outside of traditional sources of voice and data."
SPORTTU offers a comprehensive digital platform of sport related
content, as a customized and branded white label solution to media
and telecommunication companies globally. The platform provides
users with a personalized experience where they control the sports
content they receive, the ultimate fan experience. SPORTTU is a
digital media technology company that powers content experiences
for telecommunications and media companies, brands, sports
federations, leagues, and teams. SPORTTU's platform allows for the
creation of white label content rich apps, websites and over the
top (OTT) user experiences using its technology and global
database.
SPORTTU is currently powering a major LATAM telecommunication
company through its white label offering. SPORTTU is also planning
to expand its product offering to media companies, sports brands
and federations, leagues and teams in Europe and Asia in 2019. SPORTTU strives to be the
ultimate global fan experience, unparalleled using the industry
leading content engine and global distribution across its partner
network. Its media technology database, hosts global sports content
from over 30,000 sources.
Juan Carlos Barrera, President
of SPORTTU, comments: "Telco's are becoming digital media
companies where content drives revenue opportunities, the old
business model of selling minutes is a business of the past. Our
technology and access to global sports content immediately solves
their needs by providing them with a content rich app and website
which they can monetize through advertising, ecommerce, video, and
user data analytics. Our platform offers Telco's the opportunity to
immediately become a digital media company and to offer their users
a personalized white-labeled app & website, monetizing their
existing assets, mobile devices. Mr. Barrera adds, integrating
Global's DFS product into our platform is a natural fit and
extension to our offering and now we add daily fantasy sports
gaming to the mix to the millions of mobile users of our customers
to expand their ecommerce capabilities."
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Darcy Krogh; President and CEO
About Global Daily Fantasy Sports Inc.
Global Daily Fantasy Sports Inc. (TSX-V: DFS Frankfurt:
7CR) is providing a multi-tenant gateway that allows operators to
offer their customers a world class Daily Fantasy Sports software
solution. The platform allows for seamless integration at the
operator level without having to share or compromise any sensitive
customer data. Joining the Company's network allows operators to
capitalize on a mature infrastructure, with shared liquidity that
was built specifically for regulated market environments.
As a true B2B global network, the Company offers a SaaS product
that is an ideal turn-key solution for sportsbook operators,
land-based operators, media groups, and big database companies to
participate in the daily fantasy sports industry.
About SPORTTU
SPORTTU offers a comprehensive digital platform that provides
fans with sports news, scores, photos and videos that power their
Ultimate Fan Experience of:
Global Content: Watch video highlights, receive
breaking news, and view post-game galleries from premium news
sources around the world.
Personalization: Fans follow their favorites for a
personalized and curated global sports content experience.
Statistics: We provide live scores, match recaps, and
schedules across multiple sports.
Social Features: Interact with fellow fans through
commenting, liking, and sharing to social media channels.
For more information, please visit corporate.sporttu.com
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SOURCE Global Daily Fantasy Sports Inc.
