FanDuel – the market-leading US company of Flutter Entertainment – has announced it has become the Canadian Football League's (CFL) first licensed gaming operator and an Official Sportsbook Partner. Through FanDuel, fans and sports enthusiasts ages 19 and older in Ontario, Canada will be able to bet on the CFL through in-game player propositions and futures bets.
“We are very proud to kick off our partnership with the CFL, a league with some of Canada's most passionate fans. The CFL is a Canadian institution and we are thrilled to offer sports bettors an industry-leading experience,” he said. Dale Hooper, general manager of FanDuel Canada -. We look forward to partnering with the CFL and TSN to continue to spark interest in this great league and the next generation of stars by contributing insights that add another element to the grand narrative that is unfolding.”
Beginning earlier this season, FanDuel will offer fans an industry-leading CFL betting experience, including markets on a variety of in-game player propositions, such as anytime touchdown scorer, passing yards, of running and receiving and more. Fans will also be able to bet on various futures, including which team will rise to the occasion in Hamilton on November 19 to be crowned champions of the 110th Gray Cup.
“Responsible sports betting is another way for our league to bond with our fans,” he said Tyler Mazereeuw, Chief Commercial Officer of the CFL -. In addition to enjoying our fun, fast-paced and entertaining football, some fans may wish to engage with the game on a more personal level. We are excited to partner with FanDuel to deliver an exciting and innovative betting experience. While opening up this new avenue of fandom is important to our league, bets should only be placed responsibly by adult fans who are over 19 and have the means to do so."
Commitment to responsible gaming
“Responsible gaming is at the heart of FanDuel's core values and is integrated into everything the company does, from employee training to product features and marketing strategy. Responsible gaming is an essential element in all decisions – Hooper said -. FanDuel believes in complying with provincial regulatory bodies and regulations and continues to make responsible gaming its priority, as maintaining the integrity of the sport is essential to user safety and enjoyment.”
Meanwhile, the CFL recently implemented a match manipulation policy to safeguard the integrity of the league and protect against threats of match or competition manipulation. The league partnered with the Canadian Center for Ethics in Sport (CCES) to launch an e-learning course to help educate CFL players and staff about the policy and how they can be targeted by scammers.
Fans can rest assured that the CFL's action with its integrity, coupled with FanDuel's prioritization of responsible gaming practices, will create a safe and secure betting ecosystem.
For more information about FanDuel and its commitment to responsible gaming, visit the site https://www.fanduel.com/rg.
