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06/19/2017

Statement From FanDuel CEO Nigel Eccles and DraftKings CEO Jason Robins

Statement From FanDuel CEO Nigel Eccles and DraftKings CEO Jason Robins

“Today, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it will attempt to block the proposed merger between DraftKings and FanDuel.

We are disappointed by this decision and continue to believe that a merger is in the best interests of our players, our companies, our employees and the fantasy sports industry. We are considering all our options at this time.

As we work together to determine our next steps, we would like to thank DraftKings and FanDuel players, partners and employees for their patience, support, and continued loyalty.”


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