Resorts Digital launches “next generation” DFS site

Resorts Digital has launched its new daily fantasy sports (DFS) product FastPick.com, the New Jersey casino announced Monday.

The site, developed by Joe Brennan’s DFS start-up SportAd and UK provider FSBTech, asks customers to pick an option in a series of head-to-head player matchups.

For instance in MLB, contestants would choose who will have more fantasy points, Manny Machado or Mike Trout, with the ‘house’ taking the other side of the proposition.

Customers would have to choose a minimum of three matchups per entry to help ensure compliance with UIGEA.

“We couldn’t be more excited to introduce the next generation of Fantasy Sports,” said Ed Andrewes, president of EA Gaming Consultancy Company, lead consultant to Resorts Digital Gaming.

“We’ve designed the platform to accommodate all sports fans who want to get a piece of the action but don’t have the time to compete effectively against the traditional ‘professional’ DFS players,” Andrewes added.

The FastPick game, which is limited to New Jersey customers, will also be added to the Resorts online casino at www.resortscasino.com in July and then will be rolled out in to the bricks and mortar casino via kiosks later in the year.

Contests will be available on all major US sports including NFL, MLB, NHL and NBA.

“Operators have been searching for a legal real-money sports game that they can offer as a way of attracting players while staying engaged with players and acquiring new ones,” Joe Brennan said. “Our fully-compliant games give operators a powerful revenue driver and brand engagement that will enable them to grow their core business in multiple channels.”

While DFS is not yet legal in the state, both houses of the New Jersey legislature have approved DFS legislation, and the bill is currently waiting sign-off from Governor Chris Christie.

The law would require state operators to pay a 10.5% tax after their winnings, with lawmakers expects tax revenues of around $6.5m a year.

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