Underdog Fantasy appoints John Pauley as VP of Government Affairs & Partnerships
The new hire joins from a similar role with PrizePicks.
John Pauley has announced via a post on his LinkedIn that he has taken up the role of VP of Government Affairs & Partnerships at daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator Underdog Fantasy.
Pauley joins Underdog from fellow DFS operator PrizePicks, where he was the VP of Government Affairs for about one year and six months.
Highlighting his recent experience in the industry, prior to his time at PrizePicks, Pauley was the Government Affairs Manager at Sportradar.
Underdog’s latest appointment emphasized that, by starting this new role, he will be able to continue working with the Coalition for Fantasy Sports, which is made up of members from DFS companies working to support the industry and encourage best practices.
Pauley said in his post: “The Underdog brand has become synonymous with modern-day fantasy sports and the new generation of fans. That’s why I’m incredibly excited to share that my next professional chapter will be with the Underdog Fantasy community as VP of Government Affairs & Partnerships.
“I’m forever grateful for the opportunity I had to work with the PrizePicks team, including the visionaries behind their products Jay Deuskar and Dylan Cooper. And I have no doubt that PrizePicks is in great hands with its government affairs leaders Shane R. Saum, Ron Heart, and Stuart Wilkinson. Keep your foot on the gas, fellas.
“Finally, joining Underdog allows me to continue working with the Coalition for Fantasy Sports. The US gaming industry is rapidly evolving and has a long list of policy initiatives that must be addressed. Paving the way for increasing competition, growth, and responsible gaming in the DFS sector is more important than ever. Let’s get to work!”
In related news, PrizePicks has secured a marketing partnership with State Farm Arena to “expand the presence of PrizePick’s commitment to its hometown.”
Earlier this month, Underdog secured a deal with the United Football League (UFL) to represent the league as its fantasy sports partner beginning with the UFL Championship on June 16.
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