The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Daily Fantasy, the first officially licensed fantasy sports platform in the Philippines that is operated by local gaming company RAC Phil Corp., today announced a multiyear collaboration that makes Daily Fantasy the league’s official daily fantasy partner in the Philippines.
Leaders from Daily Fantasy and the NBA pose together at the official launch event in Taguig, highlighting their shared commitment to innovation and fan engagement in the world of fantasy basketball. (From L-R) Wei Chen, Chief Product Officer, Daily Fantasy; Rona Mariano, Chief Financial Officer, Rac Phil Corp.; Jennifer Bautista, Marketing Director, RachPhil Corp.; Paul Wu, Chief Operating Officer, Daily Fantasy; and Kuljeet Sindhar, Head of International Gaming and Data Distribution, NBA
Daily fantasy sports are games conducted over short-term periods, which offer participants opportunities to build virtual teams consisting of real players and earn points based on their actual performance in real competitions. Through the collaboration, Daily Fantasy will develop fantasy sports contests around NBA games, allowing users in the Philippines to draft daily a new fantasy NBA team under a salary cap and make real-time strategic decisions based on NBA players’ on-court performances.
Additionally, Daily Fantasy will utilize official NBA data, offer in-depth statistical insights and interactive content, and conduct promotions to give fans the chance to win special prizes. Daily Fantasy will also be integrated into the NBA’s localized digital platforms in the country.
The announcement was made today at a launch event in Taguig by RAC Phil Corp. Marketing Director Jennifer Bautista, Daily Fantasy Marketing Manager Colwin Tanhehco and NBA Head of International Gaming and Data Distribution, Kuljeet Sindhar.
The NBA and Daily Fantasy celebrate their multiyear collaboration, offering Filipino basketball fans an immersive and interactive way to engage with the league through fantasy sports.
“We are thrilled to work with the NBA, a league that shares our commitment to innovation and fan engagement,” said Tanhehco. “This collaboration will allow us to provide our users with an unparalleled fantasy basketball experience, offering real-time stats, expert analysis, and exciting contests that bring them closer to the game they love.”
“The Philippines continues to be among the most passionate NBA fanbases in the world, and fantasy sports offer an innovative platform to deepen their engagement with their favorite teams and players,” said Sindhar. “We look forward to teaming up with Daily Fantasy to introduce an authentic NBA fantasy experience that provides Filipino fans with more opportunities to immerse themselves in the excitement of the NBA.”
The NBA and Daily Fantasy unite to bring Filipino basketball fans closer to the action, offering an innovative and interactive fantasy sports platform that enhances engagement with the league.
Fans in the Philippines can download the Daily Fantasy app on the App Store or through their official website at www.playdailyfantasy.com and follow Daily Fantasy on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates on exclusive contests, rewards, and exciting events.
For all the latest NBA news and updates, fans in the Philippines can visit www.nba.com, download the NBA App, and follow the NBA on Facebook, TikTok and X. The 2024-25 NBA season is airing live in the Philippines on One Sports, RPTV and NBA TV Philippines, and on streaming platforms Pilipinas Live, Setanta Sportsand NBA League Pass, the league’s premium live game subscription service available via the NBA App. Fans in the Philippines can shop for official NBA merchandise at the NBA Stores at SM Megamall and SM Mall of Asia and at NBAStore.com.ph.
