DraftKings And Fanxchange Partner To Bring Sports Fans From Their Phone Screens To The Stadium

BOSTON, Sept. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- DraftKings, Inc., the leading global daily fantasy sports platform, has named Fanxchange as its official live event ticketing partner. Through this partnership, Fanxchange will provide DraftKings customers with access to live sporting events through exclusive promotional assets across DraftKings' web, mobile, DK Live and DKTV platforms.  

"We know that 60% of our customers watch more live sports since they started playing fantasy contests on our platform," said Jeremy Elbaum, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, DraftKings. "This partnership lets us tap into our customers' unrivaled passion and bring it to life."

To launch this partnership, DraftKings is offering a customized, free-to-play contest, starting today, September 26^th and running until October 1^st. Customers will have the opportunity to test their skills to win cash prizes as well as Fanxchange credits. Additionally, all entrants in this contest are eligible for discounts on Fanxchange, including 75% off Fanxchange's fees associated with their ticket purchases for the week of September 26^th – October 1^st.  You can enter the contest directly here http://bit.ly/2xw75yC and purchase tickets directly on Fanxchange here http://bit.ly/2hv1UaN.

"DraftKings' customers are the ultimate sports fans and this partnership will allow us to bring them from watching a game and engaging with their platform at home to cheering for their favorite team live in the stadium," said Brandon Koffler, CEO, Fanxchange. "We can now provide their customers with unprecedented access and opportunities to connect their passion for fantasy sports directly to the games, creating a complete and dynamic sports experience."

DraftKings and Fanxchange will continue to roll out offers which will be exclusively promoted across DraftKings' platforms. All ticket transactions will take place on the Fanxchange platform in a seamless, safe and secure manner.

About DraftKings

DraftKings is an innovative sports-tech entertainment platform changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams and athletes by bringing fans closer to the game. DraftKings, headquartered in Boston, MA, offers daily and weekly fantasy sports contests across ten professional sports in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Malta and Germany. Founded in 2012 by Jason Robins, Matt Kalish and Paul Liberman, DraftKings makes sports better and better sports fans by creating the 'Game Inside the Game.'

About Fanxchange

Fanxchange is an online ticket marketplace; home to millions of tickets for sports, concert and theater events across North America. Our marketplace enables fans to find the best deals available, see their favorite team, artist or show live and buy tickets with confidence as every order is backed by our guarantee. Whether on mobile or web, Fanxchange makes buying tickets a fun, simple and seamless experience. Fanxchange is also the B2B industry leader in powering white labeled live event ticketing solutions for major loyalty programs, financial institutions, travel providers, hotel operators, e-commerce marketplaces and distribution partners; providing their users access to tickets for all their favorite live events! Check out our site and find tickets to your favorite event at fanxchange.com

SOURCE DraftKings