Featured art by Bhernn Saenz. With images courtesy of Daily Fantasy.
MANILA, Philippines — In a recent announcement, National Basketball Association (NBA) and Daily Fantasy, the first officially licensed fantasy sports platform in the Philippines, operated by local gaming company RAC Phil Corp., bring a multiyear collaboration that make Daily Fantasy the league’s official daily fantasy partner in the Philippines.
Daily fantasy sports are games conducted over short-term periods, which offer participants opportunities to build virtual teams consisting of real players and earn points based on their actual performance in real competitions. Through the collaboration, Daily Fantasy will develop fantasy sports contests around NBA games, allowing users in the Philippines to draft daily a new fantasy NBA team under a salary cap and make real-time strategic decisions based on NBA players’ on-court performances.
This calls for Daily Fantasy to utilize official NBA data, offer in-depth statistical insights and interactive content, and conduct promotions to give fans the chance to win special prizes. Daily Fantasy will also be integrated into the NBA’s localized digital platforms in the country.
(L-R) Leaders from Daily Fantasy and the NBA, highlight shared commitment to innovation and fan engagement in the world of fantasy basketball including Wei Chen, Chief Product Officer, Daily Fantasy; Rona Mariano, Chief Financial Officer, Rac Phil Corp.; Jennifer Bautista, Marketing Director, RachPhil Corp.; Paul Wu, Chief Operating Officer, Daily Fantasy; and Kuljeet Sindhar, Head of International Gaming and Data Distribution, NBA. Image courtesy of Daily Fantasy.
The announcement came in a launch event in Taguig by RAC Phil Corp., with Marketing Director Jennifer Bautista, Daily Fantasy Marketing Manager Colwin Tanhehco, and NBA Head of International Gaming and Data Distribution, Kuljeet Sindhar.
“We are thrilled to work with the NBA, a league that shares our commitment to innovation and fan engagement,” said Tanhehco. “This collaboration will allow us to provide our users with an unparalleled fantasy basketball experience, offering real-time stats, expert analysis, and exciting contests that bring them closer to the game they love.”
Image courtesy of Daily Fantasy.
“The Philippines continues to be among the most passionate NBA fanbases in the world, and fantasy sports offer an innovative platform to deepen their engagement with their favorite teams and players,” said Sindhar. “We look forward to teaming up with Daily Fantasy to introduce an authentic NBA fantasy experience that provides Filipino fans with more opportunities to immerse themselves in the excitement of the NBA.”
The 2024-25 NBA season is airing live in the Philippines on One Sports, RPTV and NBA TV Philippines, and on streaming platforms Pilipinas Live, Setanta Sports and NBA League Pass, the league’s premium live game subscription service available via the NBA App. Fans of the sport can then download the Daily Fantasy app on the App Store or through their official website at www.playdailyfantasy.com.
Follow Daily Fantasy on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates, including exclusive contests, rewards, and exciting events.
For all the latest NBA news and updates, fans in the Philippines can visit www.nba.com, download the NBA App, and follow the NBA on Facebook, TikTok and X. Fans in the Philippines can shop for official NBA merchandise at the NBA Stores at SM Megamall and SM Mall of Asia and at NBAStore.com.ph.
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