The Coalition for Fantasy Sports (CFS) announced on Tuesday that it has welcomed Splash Sports as its fifth member.
Splash Sports offers a variety of fantasy games including Survivor, daily fantasy contests, Pick’Em and Confidence. Some combination of its products are available in the majority of U.S. states.
It is owned by Colorado-headquartered Certamen Ventures, Inc., along with RunYourPool and OfficeFootballPool.
The brand now joins PrizePicks, Underdog Fantasy, Betr and Dabble in the CFS. The Coalition said in a statement that the strategic partnership further solidifies the organization’s position as the premier voice in protecting innovation and consumers in the fantasy sports industry.
“Fantasy sports continues to evolve, and with the addition of industry leaders like Splash Sports, our coalition is stronger than ever,” said Coalition Executive Director JT Foley. “Together, we will continue to advocate for smart policies that allow fantasy sports to thrive while prioritizing consumer protection and innovation.”
“Splash Sports is excited to join forces with the Coalition for Fantasy Sports, an organization that shares our passion for responsible and innovative fantasy sports gaming,” added Joel Milton, co-founder and CEO of Splash Sports. “Together, we will work to protect and grow the fantasy sports industry, ensuring that consumers have access to a safe, enjoyable, and innovative experience.”
The Coalition says its mission statement is to unite leading DFS companies with the aim of protecting fantasy sports players, promoting innovation, ensuring responsible play, identifying best practices and encouraging growth of the market.
Coalition positions itself ‘at forefront’ of legislative battles
“With the growing challenges of state-by-state regulation, CFS is ensuring that fantasy sports operators, players, and policymakers have a unified voice,” added the CFS. “The coalition remains at the forefront of legislative battles, market expansion, and responsible gaming efforts.”
Its expansion comes at a time when numerous states are debating pieces of legislation affecting the definition or legality of DFS in their markets. Foley has testified on behalf of the CFS in multiple state hearings in recent weeks.
Two bills in Illinois propose regulating DFS, while lawmakers in the likes of Kentucky, Hawaii and Maryland have also suggested clarifying or expanding the legal status of the fantasy vertical.
