Latest Donation Will Go Towards Supporting Students From Maryland's Four Historically Black Colleges and Universities
HANOVER, Md.,Dec. 14, 2022/PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of launching America's #1 Sportsbook in the state ofMarylandlate last month, FanDuel Group, the premier online gaming company inNorth America, today announced a$1 milliondonation to UNCF.
FanDuel and UNCF will work with each ofMaryland'sfour Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), which includeMorgan State University,Bowie State University, Coppin State University andUniversity of Maryland-Eastern Shore, to financially support students enrolled at the schools. The donation will specifically go towards helping students in a variety of areas, including technology, housing, food security, tuition and other education-related expenses. As part of the partnership, FanDuel will also be creating a track for students from the four schools to join its annual summer internship program at the company's headquarters inNew York。
This marks the second donation FanDuel has done with the UNCF. The first donation came inFeb. 2021当FanDuel组和华盛顿足球茶m made a$1 milliondonation to the UNCF. That donation was dedicated to supporting current students enrolled atVirginia'sfive HBCUs and provided critical emergency support to those impacted by the Covid pandemic.
FanDuel officially made the donation to the UNCF today in the form of a check presentation. The event took place at the FanDuel Sportsbook at Live! Casino & Hotel inHanover, MD, and former Washington Commanders wide receiver,Santana Moss, along with UNCF and FanDuel executives, took part in the ceremony.
"FanDuel is delighted to be able to legally offer our sportsbook platform here inMaryland," saidChristian Genetski, President of FanDuel Group. "More importantly, we're proud to partner with UNCF once again in support ofMaryland'sHBCU community. Our goal is that these funds help make a difference in the lives of hard-working students while also creating a track for some to join us at FanDuel as part of our summer intern program."
FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination inthe United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and nearly 30 retail locations. The company is based inNew Yorkwith offices inCalifornia,New Jersey,Florida,Oregon,Georgia,Portugal,RomaniaandScotland。Its network FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer OTT platforms. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.
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