DFS in Europe and Russia: ‘next big thing’ or half-shadow business?

After becoming popular in the US, Daily Fantasy Sports began to gain favor in Europe. It is legal in most countries, including Russia. However in Russia, DFS is in a gray area due to issues surrounding whether it is a skill game or a game of chance.

Recognition of Daily Fantasy Sports as a game of skills will offer a lot of opportunities for both local and foreign operators.

Will DFS become as popular as online poker a decade ago? Find it out from the report of Benjamin Carlotti, co-founder and Managing Director of the popular service Oulala Games.

Topic of his speech: Daily Fantasy Sports on the Rise in Europe. Russia is one of the most significant emerging markets for DFS.

Speaker will tell:

• Whether Daily Fantasy Sports may become a profitable product;
• What is the attitude of legislators to DFS;
• Will the arrival of DraftKings to Europe lead to evangelisation of fans.

Benjamin Carlotti is one of the founders of OulalaGames. It is a service that uses statistical variables and mathematical matrices. A team of 20 people is developing the most innovative fantasy football game.

The speaker holds a Bachelor in Finance and a Master in Sport Finance. He has been following the evolution of the Fantasy Sports industry since his studying years. Benjamin served as a financial consultant and was a shareholder of a mobile gaming company

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