DraftKings UK Deal with NMi
Posted: March 5, 2016
Updated: May 25, 2017
NMi will test the daily fantasy sports and fantasy football operator’s desktop and mobile platform to comply with UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) standards according to DraftKings UK deal.
The DraftKings UK deal with NMi about online and mobile gaming platform testing to ensure meeting UKGC technical standards was announced this week. Jeffrey Haas, DraftKings chief international officer commented the news, emphasizing that the operation is committed to run within the framework of UK gambling laws.
“We are committed to providing competitive and entertaining contests for players while ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements in every jurisdiction we work within. Partnering with NMi affirms this commitment and we are proud to work with such an experienced and trusted entity,” quoted by UK gambling news reporting the DraftKings UK deal.
NMi proud of DraftKings UK deal
Business development manager at NMi Gaming Division, Julian Borg-Barthet commented, the DraftKings UK deal saying, “We have had quite a bit of experience with fantasy products across Europe already, so when DraftKings approached us for the UK, NMi were in a great position to support them. ”
He added, “Daily fantasy sports as a new category have phenomenal potential here, and having DraftKings as one of our clients is a proud moment for us at NMi.”