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Memphis Grizzlies Team Up with ‘FanDuel’

By Christian Dudley

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Apr 19, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Fans during the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Portland Trail Blazers in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies beat Portland Trail Blazers 100 -86.Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

The Memphis Grizzlies announced their newest partnership on Tuesday.

Have you heard about ‘FanDuel?’

If you have not yet, you surely will soon.

The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Tuesday that they have partnered with FanDuel in order to maximize fanatics’ and spectators’ experiences at Grizz games on a nightly basis during the season–especially if you are a so-called Fantasy Sports expert.

Interested in learning more about FanDuel and what this partnership means for your Memphis Grizzlies? The Grizzlies posted a lot of insightful information on their website just moments ago.

"On Tuesday, the Memphis Grizzlies today announced a new partnership with FanDuel, the global leader in one-day fantasy sports. This fully integrated marketing alliance makes FanDuel the exclusive and official Daily Fantasy Gaming Partner of the Grizzlies, and will include an interactive in-arena presence, access to unique Grizzlies experiences for FanDuel users, out-of-arena activations, and integration throughout Grizzlies media channels. The Grizzlies join an early group of professional sports franchises who have partnered with FanDuel, including 12 other NBA teams and 16 NFL franchises.“We are excited to align ourselves with an innovative and industry-leading company like FanDuel and engage our fanbase across the Mid-South in a brand new way.”— Jason Wexler, Grizzlies President of Business OperationsA particularly notable part of the relationship between FanDuel and the Grizzlies will be a unique interactive experience at FedExForum. Launching next season, fans will be able to compete in free FanDuel leagues while cheering on the Grizzlies live from a specially redesigned in-bowl area.“Creating an immersive experience for fans, where they can live and breathe Grizzlies basketball, is important. Having a second-screen interaction in partnership with FanDuel that builds our fans’ daily connection to the Grizzlies will only enhance that.”— Jason WexlerAdditionally, the partnership will provide FanDuel users access to unique Grizzlies-related experiences throughout the season and the chance to play and win prizes at official Grizzlies watch parties.“The Memphis Grizzlies have a passionate fanbase, regularly entertained with the franchise’s progressive steps toward fan interaction and activation that is unparalleled in the Mid-South. We truly admire the organization the Grizzlies have built and know that through this alliance we will offer unique and memorable experiences to Memphis fans.”— Nigel Eccles, CEO of FanDuel"

For more information regarding the business process behind FanDuel, refer to this link.

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