{"id":86,"date":"2018-10-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-10-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gbc.ng\/world-poker-tour-names-fansunite-official-partner\/"},"modified":"2018-10-09T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-10-09T00:00:00","slug":"world-poker-tour-names-fansunite-official-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gbc.ng\/index.php\/world-poker-tour-names-fansunite-official-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"WORLD POKER TOUR NAMES FANSUNITE OFFICIAL PARTNER"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Innovative Blockchain Sportsbook Partnership Includes International WPT Television Distribution<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Highlights:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FansUnite\u00a0Entertainment Inc., an award-winning sportsbook blockchain protocol that is revolutionizing the sports betting world, has been named a World Poker Tour\u2122 (\u201cWPT\u201d) \u201cOfficial Partner.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The WPT, the poker behemoth known for its work in gaming and entertainment is now entering the technology space, marking WPT\u2019s first foray into the blockchain space. \u00a0The multi-pronged partnership will see FansUnite integrated into a multitude of WPT\u2019s offerings, including:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to introduce FansUnite to the WPT\u2019s millions of poker players and fans across the globe through television, digital media, live events, and more, and we look forward to further strategic partnership integrations and activations with FansUnite,\u201d said\u00a0<strong>WPT CEO<\/strong><strong>\u00a0Adam Pliska<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Poker players can expect to see engaging promotions, such as giveaways, contests, and product showcases at select WPT events throughout\u00a0Europe\u00a0and\u00a0Asia. FansUnite will work in conjunction with WPT\u2019s casino partners to showcase the company\u2019s offerings to players and operators alike.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOver the last two decades, the World Poker Tour has been at the forefront of gaming entertainment. WPT\u2019s worldwide reach, instant name recognition, hundreds of thousands of players and millions of fans make them the class of their industry,\u201d said<strong>FansUnite CEO<\/strong><strong>\u00a0Darius Eghdami<\/strong>. \u201cThis partnership introduces FansUnite to millions of poker enthusiasts across the globe, and gives WPT partners the first look at our industry-changing technology.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the sportsbook offering, the FansUnite Protocol serves as the blockchain-based infrastructure for sports data applications, daily fantasy sports and a variety of other applications reliant on sports data.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>About FansUnite:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The FansUnite Protocol is an industry standard for sports betting and sports data applications built on the Ethereum blockchain. The protocol will provide the infrastructure necessary to redistribute the responsibility over the execution and resolution of bets from centralized operators out to a network of independently operated and incentivized Oracles, providing bettors assurance that their bets are executed as entered, free from bias or tampering, while bet details are immutably and transparently stored on the Ethereum blockchain.<\/p>\n<p>The protocol will provide the groundwork for a host of applications that span traditional bookmaking, betting exchanges, daily fantasy sports, poker and card-based games, and a variety of other services reliant on sports data. These decentralized applications (DApps) will be free to charge fees, utilize their own tokens for betting, and set market prices based on full market information transparently available on the blockchain.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>About World Poker Tour:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>World Poker Tour (WPT) is the premier name in internationally televised gaming and entertainment with brand presence in land-based tournaments, television, online, and mobile. Leading innovation in the sport of poker since 2002, WPT ignited the global poker boom with the creation of a unique television show based on a series of high-stakes poker tournaments. WPT has broadcast globally in more than 150 countries and territories, and is currently producing its 16th season, which airs on FOX Sports Regional Networks in\u00a0the United States. Season XVI of WPT is sponsored by\u00a0ClubWPT.com.ClubWPT.com\u00a0is a unique online membership site that offers inside access to the WPT, as well as a sweepstakes-based poker club available in 35 states across\u00a0the United States. WPT also participates in strategic brand license, partnership, and sponsorship opportunities. 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