60% of Fantasy Sports Users Claim to Follow More Sports Now
4 years, 2 months ago

60% of Fantasy Sports Users Claim to Follow More Sports Now

News 18  

The Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports, India’s first and only self-regulatory industry body for the fantasy sports industry released a study on ‘Understanding the sports consumption behaviour among fantasy sports users’. 60% of fantasy sports users claim to now watch/follow sports more than before because of fantasy sports 2. TV remains the primary source for watching/ following various sports with 51% claiming to consume sports content for more than 5 hours a week after playing fantasy sports Commenting on the sports consumption pattern among fantasy sports users in India, John Loffhagen, Chairman, FIFS said, “Fantasy sports is a powerful fan engagement tool to increase sports consumption. The insights on the changed behavioural patterns of fantasy sports users such as higher involvement in sports, using multiple mediums to stay updated on the sports news along with an increased interest in sports beyond cricket offers a new perspective on the evolution & impact of fantasy sports in India.

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India’s sports industry to jump to $130 billion by 2030: Deloitte-Google report
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India’s sports industry to jump to $130 billion by 2030: Deloitte-Google report

Live Mint  

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Fantasy gaming: Fast-growing industry opening new opportunities for sports fans
2 years, 2 months ago

Fantasy gaming: Fast-growing industry opening new opportunities for sports fans

Firstpost  

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India Can Become the Global Hub of Fantasy Sports
2 years, 10 months ago

India Can Become the Global Hub of Fantasy Sports

The Quint  

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Online Fantasy Sports: Eagerly Waiting to Come Out of the Grey Zone
3 years, 7 months ago

Online Fantasy Sports: Eagerly Waiting to Come Out of the Grey Zone

News 18  

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A positive step forward in the regulation of fantasy sports
3 years, 11 months ago

A positive step forward in the regulation of fantasy sports

Live Mint  

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Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju says online fantasy sports are 'revolutionising' consumption of sports
4 years ago

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju says online fantasy sports are 'revolutionising' consumption of sports

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Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said online fantasy sports platforms are “revolutionising” the consumption of sports in the country. Speaking at the 10th Global Sports Summit: FICCI ‘TURF’ 2020, he said: “I see how fantasy sports is fuelling sports consumption. Online fantasy sports is instrumental in revolutionising the manner in which sports enthusiasts engage with their respective favourite sports.” Harsh Jain, …

With growth of online fantasy sports market in India, challenges emerge to ensure it remains 'game of skill'
4 years, 5 months ago

With growth of online fantasy sports market in India, challenges emerge to ensure it remains 'game of skill'

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With growth of fantasy sports industry in India, the challenges have also grown for its self-regulatory body FIFS. With the Indian fantasy sports industry growing rapidly, it faces many key challenges – self-regulation and maintaining standard practices among its members. Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports, self-regulatory body formed in 2017, to protect consumer interest and create standardised best practices in …

Fantasy leagues search far and wide for some sport, any sport
4 years, 9 months ago

Fantasy leagues search far and wide for some sport, any sport

Hindustan Times  

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4 years, 10 months ago

My11Circle: New player in the growing world of fantasy sports

Op India  

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