FanDuel CEO Sees College Sports Down in 2020 Season

The transcript discusses the impact of COVID-19 on baseball logistics and the online sports betting industry. It highlights the challenges faced by sports leagues and the strategies employed by companies like FanDuel to adapt to changing customer behaviors. The discussion also covers the legalization of sports betting in various states and the potential long-term changes in sports consumption, such as increased streaming and reduced stadium attendance.

What was one of the main challenges faced by baseball during the pandemic?

• Lack of players

• Equipment shortages

• Logistical issues

• Weather conditions

How did the online sports betting business perform during the sports hiatus?

• It was unaffected

• It performed very well

• It remained stable

• It declined significantly

What was the impact of basketball's return on the online sports betting platform?

• It caused a decline in users

• It led to technical issues

• It was the biggest night ever

• It had no impact

What is the general sentiment towards the legalization of online sports betting in Massachusetts?

• Very optimistic

• Neutral

• Indifferent

• Pessimistic

How did customer behavior shift during the pandemic according to the transcript?

• More customers moved to retail

• There was no change

• Customers stopped betting

• More customers shifted to online platforms

What strategy did FanDuel adopt to keep users engaged during the pandemic?

• Reducing the number of games

• Offering free-to-play games

• Increasing prices

• Limiting access to the platform

What long-term change in the sports industry is anticipated due to the pandemic?

• Less interest in sports

• Increased stadium attendance

• More traditional TV broadcasts

• Increased streaming of sports