DraftKings Announces New Weekly NFL Show Hosted by Gary Vaynerchuk
Featured Exclusively on DraftKings YouTube Channel
BOSTON (September 10, 2021) – Today, DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) announced the debut of a new NFL show, GaryVee’s Die Hard Dialogue, hosted by entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuck on the DraftKings YouTube Channel. The show will air weekly beginning today and run through the Super Bowl and will feature special guests, analysis, and predictions on select NFL matchups. The announcement continues DraftKings’ foray into digital media.
“A passionate sports fan with a knack for delivering engaging and original programming, we are sure that adding top-tier talent like Gary Vaynerchuk to our YouTube channel will appeal to the skin-in-the-game audience,” said Brian Angiolet, DraftKings Chief Media Officer. “We look forward to seeing what Gary and his talented team of creators can deliver in the weeks and months ahead as we continue to pursue innovative content opportunities like this.”
Each week, Vaynerchuk will preview select NFL matchups, with a special focus on the New York Jets. Featuring an array of guests, including athletes and influencers, the high-spirited conversation of Vaynerchuk and company will explore what ‘die-hard fandom’ is all about. Additionally, GaryVee’s Die Hard Dialogue will feature insights from DraftKings Sportsbook, including odds, splits, futures and more. Additionally, show guests will share their “best bets” for the upcoming week.
“It’s no secret that I’m a die-hard New York Jets fan. I’m therefore really excited to partner with DraftKings on this podcast to deliver culturally-relevant content and banter with other die-hard fans,” said Vaynerchuk.
GaryVee’s Die Hard Dialogue marks Vaynerchuk’s second show with DraftKings, following the launch of Props & Drops with Matt Kalish & Gary Vee, a podcast dedicated to discussing sports betting props and the latest trends in NFTs, trading cards, and additional collectibles.
Fans interested in watching GaryVee’s Die Hard Dialogue can access it via the DraftKings YouTube Channel here.
About DraftKings
DraftKings Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company created to fuel the competitive spirit of sports fans with products that range across daily fantasy, regulated gaming and digital media. Headquartered in Boston, and launched in 2012 by Jason Robins, Matt Kalish and Paul Liberman, DraftKings is the only U.S.-based vertically integrated sports betting operator. DraftKings is a multi-channel provider of sports betting and gaming technologies, powering sports and gaming entertainment for operators in 17 countries. DraftKings’ Sportsbook is live with mobile and/or retail betting operations in the United States pursuant to regulations in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming. DraftKings’ daily fantasy sports product is available in 7 countries internationally with 15 distinct sports categories. DraftKings is the official daily fantasy partner of the NFL, MLB, NASCAR, PGA TOUR and UFC as well as an authorized gaming operator of the NBA and MLB, an official sports betting partner of the NFL, an official betting operator of PGA TOUR and the official betting operator of UFC.
Launched in August 2021, DraftKings Marketplace is a digital collectibles ecosystem designed for mainstream accessibility that offers curated NFT drops and supports secondary-market transactions. DraftKings also owns Vegas Sports Information Network, Inc. (VSiN), a multi-platform broadcast and content company.
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