Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 – A roundup of some of the key sports technology stories you need to know, including SportTechie’s own content and stories from around the web.
- FanDuel has signed a multi-year deal with Major League Baseball to become an authorized gaming operator for the league. FanDuel can now use official data collected by MLB’s Statcast system to power the company’s online and retail sports betting products. The partnership also gives FanDuel rights to use official MLB branding and team logos. According to FanDuel, in-play wagering makes up 50% of its sportsbook business.