ABOUT FANTASY SPORTS
The BOOM is back
While DFS experiences triple-digit growth in Europe, in America state after state is officially legalizing fantasy sports. What this means is the time to act is NOW. Alphastreak solutions can quickly add DFS to your operation or even get you up-and-going from scratch in no time at all. North America will soon have over 100 million fantasy participants. In a market driven by Millenials and mobile tech users, we’ll get you going and keep you a step ahead of the game.
56.8 MillionTotal Fantasy Players in North America, the most ever recorded by Ipsos.
51.6 MillionPeople playing Fantasy Sports in the US
5.2 MillionPeople play Fantasy sports in Canada
Reliance on computers for fantasy activities has declined
Less than half (44%) of players primarily use a website on a computer for fantasy activities, compared to 68% in 201337% of players primarily use mobile device (smartphone or tablet), compared to 25% in 2012
REGULATIONS
Regulation in the US
Due to soaring popularity, Daily Fantasy Sports has been the focus of almost every sports or online betting bill passed before state congresses in the new year. While multiple district attorneys gave declared DFS illegal gambling or sports betting, only 7 states have confirmed this into law.MAP OF US DFS REGULATION
43 out of 50 are currently in the process of ruling DFS legal or have already ruled on the legality.
DAILY FANTASY SPORTS IS AVAILABLE
DFS has been declared legal or is considered skill gaming.
REGULATION PENDING
Active or proposed legislation. Estimated ruling in 6 months.
DFS NOT AVAILABLE
Legislation failed or DFS Declared Illegal gambling.
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of States currently allow DFS
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of States are passing laws on DFS
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of States have deemed DFS Illegal
Regulation in Europe
On the European side of the Atlantic, the marketplace is very different than the US. Gaming regulations are already well established. In the majority of Europe a license for operating a pool-betting game is required. However, there are many places in where the playing daily fantasy sports is not defined.MAP OF EU DFS REGULATION
DAILY FANTASY SPORTS IS REGULATED
DFS has been regulated and a gambling license is required.
UNDEFINED DFS REGULATIONS
DFS is either not regulated or not considered gambling
Requiring National License
DFS is regulated and requires a special license issued by the country
Regulation in Asia
In Asia, Daily FantasySports has huge potential. There are over 2 billion people located in these emerging markets and majority can access iGaming sites. However, in places certain no iGaming products are permitted.MAP OF ASIAN DFS REGULATION
DAILY FANTASY SPORTS IS REGULATED
DFS has been regulated and a gambling license is required.
UNDEFINED DFS REGULATIONS
DFS is either not regulated or not considered gambling
Online Gaming is not Authorized
DFS is regulated and requires a special license issued by the country