FanDuel vs DraftKings | The Enemy of My Enemy | 1
Summary
This episode traces the rise of FanDuel and DraftKings, detailing how they exploited a legal loophole to build a multi-billion dollar daily fantasy sports industry. It covers their intense rivalry, a $750 million advertising war, and the subsequent regulatory backlash that forced them into a secret merger. The story culminates in the FTC blocking the deal, leaving the rivals to face new threats from the legalization of sports betting.
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