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The Philadelphia 76ers have entered into a partnership arrangement with Daily Fantasy Sports behemoth Draftkings.com. The Boston-based fantasy company already has a partnership arrangement with the New England Patriots but the 76ers represent their first NBA deal. Claim Your FREE $250 Here (use bonus code G911).
The 76ers represent the most woeful franchise in the NBA, starting off the 2014-2015 season 0-17. The 76ers rank 28th in attendance, averaging 15,178 fans.
“There is incredible opportunity emerging in the fantasy gaming market, and we are proud to be the first NBA team to align with DraftKings,” said Sixers Chief Executive Officer Scott O’Neil. “DraftKings is on the cutting edge of the industry, boldly moving their business forward while taking intelligent risks – philosophies that embody the work we strive to accomplish every day at the Sixers. Today marks yet another step forward for us as we continue to revolutionize our partnerships, online offerings and fan engagement.”
”DrafKings is pleased to be aligned with one of the league’s flagship franchises, the 76ers, as our first NBA partner,” said DraftKings CEO Jason Robins. “They are a remarkably well-run organization with incredibly entrenched fans, whom we are looking forward to exciting with our daily fantasy contests, experiences, and awards."
- Tyrone Black, Gambling911.com
