{"id":127049,"date":"2020-02-15T09:02:23","date_gmt":"2020-02-15T17:02:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=127049"},"modified":"2020-02-16T09:59:21","modified_gmt":"2020-02-16T17:59:21","slug":"draftkings-signs-partnership-deals-with-celtics-pacers-and-sixers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/draftkings-signs-partnership-deals-with-celtics-pacers-and-sixers\/","title":{"rendered":"DraftKings Signs Sports Betting, Daily Fantasy Partnership Deals with Celtics, Pacers, and Sixers"},"content":{"rendered":"

DraftKings announced earlier this week that it has signed multi-year gaming partnerships with three NBA teams, a move that further strengthens the sports technology and entertainment company’s ties to the basketball league.<\/p>\n

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DraftKings is now an official partner of both the Philadelphia 76ers and the Indiana Pacers after securing agreements with the teams earlier this week. (Image: NBA.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The teams involved are the Indiana Pacers, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Boston Celtics. The partnerships come on the heels of DraftKings<\/a> becoming an authorized gaming operator with the league back in November.<\/p>\n

The arrangements with the teams are different, as gaming laws in the three states are different as well. However, Ezra Kucharz, DraftKings chief business officer, said in a statement the partnerships are built on a common strategy.<\/p>\n

The NBA represents DraftKings\u2019 second-most popular sport, and we are thrilled to offer our fan base a continually unique and authentic sports gaming product,\u201d he said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

DraftKings will have the right to use official team marks and logos as part of the agreement with each team.<\/p>\n

Daily Fantasy Partner for Celtics<\/h2>\n

The partnership with the Celtics dwells only with fantasy sports, as DraftKings becomes the team\u2019s official daily fantasy sports partner. While Massachusetts has yet to legalize sports betting, Boston \u2013 one of the NBA\u2019s most legendary franchises \u2013 represents an important market, especially since it\u2019s the home of DraftKings\u2019 headquarters,<\/p>\n

Rich Gotham, the team\u2019s president, said in a statement that daily fantasy players are among the most highly engaged fans in the league.<\/p>\n

The agreement will allow DraftKings to hold a \u201cPlay on the Parquet Event,\u201d which is a reference to the famed parquet wood court the team uses for its games.<\/p>\n

Pacers, Sixers Partnerships Include Sports Betting Designations<\/h2>\n

DraftKings will serve as the official daily fantasy sports partner and an official sports betting partner with the Pacers. Indiana represents one of DraftKings most lucrative sports betting markets, as it currently ranks as the top online sportsbook in terms of handle.<\/p>\n

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The Pacers post-game show will now be sponsored by the company, and DraftKings will be able to offer its customers a chance to attend a VIP fantasy camp and serve as honorary team captains. Other opportunities include the chance to meet former Pacers players and a chance to play a scrimmage game on the team\u2019s practice court.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

With the 76ers, DraftKings becomes the team\u2019s official daily fantasy partner and a sportsbook and online casino partner of the franchise. Online casino gaming became legal in Pennsylvania back in July.<\/p>\n

While the agreement includes \u201ctraditional\u201d marketing and sponsorship opportunities, as well as access to tickets and suites, it also will allow DraftKings to offer special all-access tours of the team\u2019s training facility.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 76ers are proud to continue to stand alongside DraftKings as we together create and amplify expanded and differentiated opportunities for fans to engage with our team, dynamic players, and sport,\u201d Sixers President Chris Heck said in a statement.<\/p>\n

Back in 2018, the 76ers signed a deal with Caesars Entertainment that was the first such partnership with a gaming company and an NBA team. Last October, the franchise also announced it had secured a multi-year agreement with Parx Casino<\/a> to be its \u201cofficial winning partner.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

DraftKings announced earlier this week that it has signed multi-year gaming partnerships with three NBA teams, a move that further strengthens the sports technology and entertainment company’s ties to the basketball league. The teams involved are the Indiana Pacers, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Boston Celtics. 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