FanDuel

FanDuel, launched in July 2009, is the undisputed leader in the one-week fantasy sports industry. Offering fantasy sports for NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL FanDuel targets the 30+ million adult fantasy sports players in North America. Players draft fantasy sports teams at any time of the season in head-to-head or multi-player contests, paying an entry fee for each contest and vie for cash prizes. In 2013 the company awarded over $150m in prizes and is on course to award over $400m in 2014. The company currently has over 100 employees and is headquartered in New York.