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The Fantasy Sport Industry

Author : Andrew C. Billings
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136318046
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (363 download)

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Download or read book The Fantasy Sport Industry written by Andrew C. Billings and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fantasy sport has become big business. Recent estimates suggest that there as many as 33 million fantasy sport participants in the US alone, spending $3bn annually, with many millions more around the world. This is the first in-depth study of fantasy sport as a cultural and social phenomenon and a significant and growing component of the contemporary sports economy. This book presents an overview of the history of fantasy sport and its close connection to innovations in sports media. Drawing on extensive empirical research, it offers an analysis of the demographics of fantasy sport, the motivations of fantasy sport players and their significance as heavy consumers of sport media and as ultra-fans. It also draws cross-cultural comparisons between fantasy sport players in the US, UK, Europe and beyond. The Fantasy Sport Industry examines the key commercial and media stakeholders in the production and development of fantasy sport, and points to new directions for the fantasy sport industry within modern sport business. It is therefore, fascinating reading for any student, scholar or professional with an interest in sports media, sports business, fandom, the relationship between sport and society, or cultural studies.

Fantasy Sports and the Changing Sports Media Industry

Author : Nicholas David Bowman
Publisher : Lexington Books
ISBN 13 : 1498504892
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (985 download)

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Download or read book Fantasy Sports and the Changing Sports Media Industry written by Nicholas David Bowman and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2016-03-17 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited collection examines how fantasy sports play has established a prominent and promising foothold in the larger sports ecology. Often considered an isolated activity for the hardcore sports fan, fantasy sports play have since been incorporated into sports broadcasting and editorial coverage, sports marketing and promotions, and even into the very sports themselves with athletes and teams using the activities to draw fans further into the sports experience. This edited collection invites leading scholars and sports professionals from several different fields to share historical and emerging perspectives on the importance of fantasy sports as an artifact of theoretical and empirical importance to larger issues of sport and society. \

The Fantasy Sport Industry

Author : Andrew Billings
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136318054
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (363 download)

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Download or read book The Fantasy Sport Industry written by Andrew Billings and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fantasy sport has become big business. Recent estimates suggest that there as many as 33 million fantasy sport participants in the US alone, spending $3bn annually, with many millions more around the world. This is the first in-depth study of fantasy sport as a cultural and social phenomenon and a significant and growing component of the contemporary sports economy. This book presents an overview of the history of fantasy sport and its close connection to innovations in sports media. Drawing on extensive empirical research, it offers an analysis of the demographics of fantasy sport, the motivations of fantasy sport players and their significance as heavy consumers of sport media and as ultra-fans. It also draws cross-cultural comparisons between fantasy sport players in the US, UK, Europe and beyond. The Fantasy Sport Industry examines the key commercial and media stakeholders in the production and development of fantasy sport, and points to new directions for the fantasy sport industry within modern sport business. It is therefore, fascinating reading for any student, scholar or professional with an interest in sports media, sports business, fandom, the relationship between sport and society, or cultural studies.

Billion Dollar Fantasy

Author : Albert Chen
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
ISBN 13 : 0544911148
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (449 download)

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Download or read book Billion Dollar Fantasy written by Albert Chen and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2019 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author reveals the story of the rise of daily fantasy sports and the brilliant entrepreneurs disrupting the way fans consume sports.

Fantasy Sports and the Changing Sports Media Industry

Author : Nicholas David Bowman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781498504904
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book Fantasy Sports and the Changing Sports Media Industry written by Nicholas David Bowman and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-11 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited collection examines how fantasy sports play has established a prominent and promising foothold in the larger sports ecology. The contributors include leading scholars and sports professionals who share historical and emerging perspectives on the importance of fantasy sports to larger issues of sport and society.

Fantasy Life

Author : Matthew Berry
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1594632715
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (946 download)

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Download or read book Fantasy Life written by Matthew Berry and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes new chapters with small, easy-to-understand words. Bestselling words! Fantasy football, fantasy baseball, fantasy basketball, even fantasy sumo wrestling: the world of fantasy sports is huge, and still growing. Today, more than 35 million people in the United States and Canada spend hours upon hours each week on their fantasy sports teams. And as the Senior Fantasy Sports Analyst for ESPN, Matthew Berry is on the front lines of what has grown from a niche subculture into a national pastime. In his New York Times-bestselling Fantasy Life, Berry celebrates every aspect of the fantasy sports world. Brilliant trash talk. Unbelievable trophies. Insane draft day locations. Shake-your-head-in-disbelief punishments. Ingenious attempts at cheating. And surprisingly uplifting stories that remind us why we play these games in the first place. Written with the same award-winning style that has made Berry one of the most popular columnists on ESPN.com, Fantasy Life is a book for both hard-core fantasy players and people who have never played before. Between tales of love and hate, birth and death, tattoos and furry animal costumes, the White House Situation Room and a 126-pound golden pelican, Matthew chronicles his journey from a fourteen-year-old fantasy player to the face of fantasy sports for the largest sports media company in the world. Fantasy will save your life. Fantasy will set you free. And fantasy life is most definitely better than real life. You’ll see.

Impacts and Implications for the Sports Industry in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Author : Faganel, Armand
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 179986782X
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (998 download)

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Download or read book Impacts and Implications for the Sports Industry in the Post-COVID-19 Era written by Faganel, Armand and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-06-25 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sports industry had impressive global growth over the years, with factors from the introduction of e-sports and new streaming and viewing methods to sponsorships and digital media contributing to its rise. However, the COVID-19 pandemic brought upon a rapid change in this sector. Sports' seasons ended abruptly, people’s escape from reality suddenly vanished, their spending attitudes changed, live games and commercial flights were suspended, hotels were impossible to book, and consumers practically turned into prisoners within their own homes. No live sports matches were to follow on any media either, so specialized sports channels were forced to play old recordings rather than broadcasting new events. Even athletes themselves struggle to stay relevant and thus, try to utilize creative methods to enhance their brand value in these difficult times. With most of the sports leagues shut down during the pandemic, with a few exceptions which performed in empty venues, the restrictions diminished the sports experience compared to the pre-COVID-19 era and the impacts were widespread. Impacts and Implications for the Sports Industry in the Post-COVID-19 Era explores the changes that have been and will continue to be created by the unexpected disruptions that occurred as a result of the pandemic within the sports industry, fans consumption, and recreational habits. The chapters explore the status of sports after the pandemic, paths to recovery, and the future of sports, along with the many impacts and issues that have arisen due to changes in the industry necessitated by COVID-19. Covering important topics such as mental health, impacts on athletes and coaches, the market value for professional sports, consumer behavior during COVID-19, and the changes in marketing, tourism, and business, this book is ideally intended for sports managers, marketers, broadcasting agencies, media specialists, brand managers, fitness professionals, practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students interested in the impacts on the sports industry and the outlook for sports in the post-COVID-19 era.

Fantasy Sports No. 3

Author : Sam Bosma
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1910620181
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Fantasy Sports No. 3 written by Sam Bosma and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017-08-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wiz and Mug are back for another magical adventure as they continue their quests for the mighty Order of Mages! Wiz has always believed in the Order of Mages as a force for good; one that works to destroy tyrants and restore peace, but it seems that may not be the case at all. Prepare for revelations and mini golf in this latest addition to the wildly successful Fantasy Sports series!

Daily Fantasy Sports

Author : Jay Correia
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781483566368
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (663 download)

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Download or read book Daily Fantasy Sports written by Jay Correia and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-23 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The businesses of the Fantasy Sports Trade Association have helped propel one of America's most beloved pastimes into a 26 billion dollar industry. The advent of daily fantasy sports has created thousands of jobs, raised millions in tax dollars, and has given consumers endless ways to play fantasy sports. Unfortunately, all that may be coming to an end if the government and special interest groups have their way. Daily Fantasy Sports, the book, explores the impact of fantasy sports in America today. Take a stroll in fantasyland and discover everything there is to know about daily fantasy sports. Learn about the legal challenges, how we got in this mess, and what choices the industry now faces in order to save fantasy sports. The author helps you connect the dots, all while keeping you entertained with thoughtful quotes, tips on how to play, and more.Chapters include:Chapter 1 - "It's a Game of Skill" - explore how daily fantasy games are truly are a game of skill.Chapter 2 - "Las Vegas & The Silver Bullet" - see how Vegas is responsible for the legal mess.Chapter 3 - "The Sharks & Players" - numbers, demographics, and the shark problem.Chapter 4 - "It's the Economy Stupid" - how the government can't get out of its own way.Chapter 5 - "The Technology Cat Mouse Game" - predictions about the future and how DFS will evolve.Chapter 6 - "The Types of Daily Fantasy Games" - learn about all the different gameplay styles.Chapter 7 - "How to be Good at Fantasy Sports" - tips, insight, and advice on how to up your game.Chapter 8 - "Behind the Scenes Magic" - explore the businesses that make fantasy sports what it is today.Chapter 9 - "Thoughts from the Industry" - see what industry insiders have to say about fantasy sports.Chapter 10 - "Freedom with Responsibility" - why free market principals are all we need.Chapter 11 - "Keep Fighting the Good Fight" - what we can do to combat the downfall of DFS.The author's collective knowledge of the fantasy sports industry is virtually unparalleled, giving readers an in depth look at daily fantasy sports they won't find anywhere else. His involvement with a variety of industry operators, attorneys, and FSTA businesses places him in a net neutral position that allows readers to see the industry for what it really is. Fantasy sports players and industry insiders alike have sang high praises about this one of a kind book on daily fantasy sports.

Billion Dollar Fantasy

Author : Albert Chen
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0544911180
Total Pages : 365 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (449 download)

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Download or read book Billion Dollar Fantasy written by Albert Chen and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Billion Dollar Fantasy has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

Fantasy Sports, Real Money

Author : Bill Ordine
Publisher : Huntington Press Inc
ISBN 13 : 1935396846
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (353 download)

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Download or read book Fantasy Sports, Real Money written by Bill Ordine and published by Huntington Press Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-22 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you seen the ads? Who hasn’t, right? How did it all happen? Is DFS gambling? Is it legal? And what’s next for this industry under attack? These are just some of the questions answered by award-winning author Bill Ordine as he traces the background of the curious federal law that opened the door for the billion-dollar play-for-money sports-contest industry. Who was behind the pivotal carve-out? How did daily fantasy rise so quickly? And where is it likely to land now that the DFS genie is out of the bottle? More important, Fantasy Sports, Real Money shows you how to get into the game and compete, with strategies the pros use and case studies from players who’ve won millions. This is the first DFS book to cover football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and even golf, with game plans for setting lineups, maximizing value within the salary cap, finding pricing inefficiencies, playing against (or avoiding) experts, and identifying overlays, as well as many other angles being used right now to get the money in this provocative sports-betting offshoot.

Fantasy Sports No. 2: the Bandit of Barbel Bay

Author : Sam Bosma
Publisher : Nobrow Press
ISBN 13 : 9781838741662
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (416 download)

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Download or read book Fantasy Sports No. 2: the Bandit of Barbel Bay written by Sam Bosma and published by Nobrow Press. This book was released on 2024-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wiz and Mug are back and this time they're headed to a mysterious beach town to meet its amphibious inhabitants! Wiz and Mug's adventure continues as a teleportation spell accidentally drops them off in a ruined beach town. A mysterious tournament and the town's amphibious inhabitants confront Wiz and Mug with the revelation that the United Order of Mages may not be exactly what it seems. In order to fulfill their mission, however, they're going to have to abide by the ancient law of the land and better their opponent in a game of volleyball! The question is, can they trust each other and work together to defeat the great and powerful volleyball champions Yahma and Yahmi?

Communication and Sport

Author : Michael L. Butterworth
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110657155
Total Pages : 511 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Communication and Sport written by Michael L. Butterworth and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2021-07-19 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sport is a universal feature of global popular culture. It shapes our identities, affects our relationships, and defines our communities. It also influences our consumption habits, represents our cultures, and dramatizes our politics. In other words, sport is among the most prominent vehicles for communication available in daily life. Nevertheless, only recently has it begun to receive robust attention in the discipline of communication studies. The handbook of Communication and Sport attends to the recent and rapid growth of scholarship in communication and media studies that features sport as a central site of inquiry. The book attempts to capture a full range of methods, theories, and topics that have come to define the subfield of "communication and sport" or "sports communication." It does so by emphasizing four primary features. First, it foregrounds "communication" as central to the study of sport. This emphasis helps to distinguish the book from collections in related disciplines such as sociology, and also points readers beyond media as the primary or only context for understanding the relationship between communication and sport. Thus, in addition to studies of media effects, mediatization, media framing, and more, readers will also engage with studies in interpersonal, intercultural, organizational, and rhetorical communication. Second, the handbook presents an array of methods, theories, and topics in the effort to chart a comprehensive landscape of communication and sport scholarship. Thus, readers will benefit from empirical, interpretive, and critical work, and they will also see studies drawing on varied texts and sites of inquiry. Third, the handbook of Communication and Sport includes a broad range of scholars from around the world. It is therefore neither European nor North American in its primary focus. In addition, the book includes contributors from commonly under-represented regions in Asia, Africa, and South America. Fourth, the handbook aims to account for both historical trajectories and contemporary areas of interest. In this way, it covers the central topics, debates, and perspectives from the past and also suggests continued and emerging pathways for the future. Collectively, the handbook of Communication and Sport aspires to provide scholars and students in communication and media studies with the most comprehensive assessment of the field available.

Defining Sport

Author : Shawn E. Klein
Publisher : Lexington Books
ISBN 13 : 1498511589
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (985 download)

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Download or read book Defining Sport written by Shawn E. Klein and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2016-12-14 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Defining Sport: Conceptions and Borderlines is not about the variations of usage of the term “sport.” It is about the concept, the range of activities in the world that we unite into one idea—sport. It is through the project of defining sport that we can come to understand these activities better, how they are similar or different, and how they relate to other human endeavors. This definitional inquiry, and the deeper appreciation and apprehension of sport that follows, is the core of this volume. Part I examines several of the standard and influential approaches to defining sport. Part II uses these approaches to examine various challenging borderline cases. These chapters examine the interplay of the borderline cases with the definition and provide a more thorough and clearer understanding of both the definition and the given cases. This work is not meant to be the definitive or exhaustive account of sport. It is meant to inspire further thought and debate on just what sport is; how it relates to other activities and human endeavors; and what we can learn about ourselves through the study of sport. This book will be of interest to scholars in philosophy of sport, history, communications, sociology, psychology, sports management, cultural studies, and physical education.

Plunkett's Sports Industry Almanac 2009

Author : Jack W. Plunkett
Publisher : Plunkett Research, Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 1593921403
Total Pages : 507 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (939 download)

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Download or read book Plunkett's Sports Industry Almanac 2009 written by Jack W. Plunkett and published by Plunkett Research, Ltd.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the business side of sports, teams, marketing and equipment - a tool for strategic planning, competitive intelligence, employment searches or financial research. It contains trends, statistical tables, and an industry glossary. It includes over 350 one page profiles of sports industry firms, companies and organizations.

Money Games

Author : David M Carter
Publisher : Stanford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0804776792
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book Money Games written by David M Carter and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2010-11-09 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A compelling perspective on the evolution of sports business . . . provides an excellent roadmap to maximizing the benefits and minimizing the pitfalls.” —David Stern, NBA Commissioner The businesses behind Dubai Sports City, the branding of David Beckham, and the popularity of fantasy sports leagues are unmistakable indicators that the sports and the entertainment industries are quickly becoming one and the same. This rapid convergence has been key to the sports business industry’s continued growth and financial success. Money Games not only analyzes how industry stakeholders have monetized this convergence, but also answers this core question: how can the sports business continue to profit from the blurring of sports and entertainment? Author David M. Carter considers a wide array of implications for television content, video gaming, athlete branding, the Internet, mobile technology, gambling, sports-anchored real estate development, venue technology, and corporate marketing—in short, those areas where business opportunities exist now that sports and entertainment have become one. “Fans, sports and media executives, and even investors will find that Carter’s examination . . . of the changing landscape of sports and entertainment helps them understand their own experiences.” —Stephen A. Greyser, Harvard Business School “An invaluable resource for stakeholders hoping to monetize sports as entertainment.” —Kenneth L. Shropshire, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of The Business of Sports Agents “The strategies and tactics that all the players will want—from the boardroom to the locker room—can be found in Money Games.” —John Nendick, Ernst & Young Global Media & Entertainment Industry Leader “Identifies the challenges facing the various sports leagues in delivering fans what they want.” —Allan H. (Bud) Selig, Baseball Commissioner

Dueling with Kings

Author : Daniel Barbarisi
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 150114619X
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Dueling with Kings written by Daniel Barbarisi and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the spirit of Bringing Down the House and The Wolf of Wall Street, “an engrossing and often hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the characters, compulsions, and chaos inside the fantasy sports gold rush. It’s the perfect meld of a sports and business book, engagingly written like a fun, page-turning novel” (The Wall Street Journal). Daniel Barbarisi quit his job as a New York Yankees beat writer and began a quest to join the top one percent of Daily Fantasy Sports (“DFS”) players, the so-called “sharks,” in hopes to discover the secrets behind this phenomenon—and potentially make some money along the way. DFS is fantasy sports on steroids. It’s the domain of bitter rivals FanDuel and DraftKings, online juggernauts who turned a legal loophole into a billion-dollar industry by allowing sports fans to bet piles of cash constructing fantasy teams. Yet as Barbarisi quickly realizes, what should have been a fun companion to casual sports viewing was instead a ferocious environment infested with sharks, a top tier of pros wielding complex algorithms, drafting hundreds of lineups, and wagering six figures daily as they bludgeon unsuspecting amateur “fish.” Barbarisi embeds himself inside the world of DFS, befriending and joining its rogue’s gallery as he tries to beat them at their own game. In a work equal parts adventure and rigorously reported investigation, Barbarisi wades into this chaotic industry at the very moment its existence is threatened by lawmakers sick of its Wild West atmosphere and pushy advertising. All their money made FanDuel and DraftKings seem invincible; but, as Barbarisi reports, they made plenty of dubious—perhaps even scandalous—moves as they vied for market supremacy. In Dueling with Kings, Barbarisi uncovers the tumultuous inside story of DFS, all while capturing its peculiar cast of characters, from wide-eyed newly minted millionaires, to sun-starved math geeks, to bros living an endless frat party of keggers and Playboy Bunnies. Can he outwit them all and make it to the top?