What is it about fantasy sports, in your opinion, that has made them so appealing? What is
Question:
What is it about fantasy sports, in your opinion, that has made them so appealing?
- What is the unique niche they fill for fans?
- How do you think they impact media coverage? References:
https://www.npr.org/2013/08/25/215477433/quitting-your-job-for-fantasy-football
Do you agree or disagree with my answer below? You do not have to answer the questions, just explain why you agree with my answer or disagree.
1) Fantasy sports gives friends, family and groups of sports fans to create some fun in a gambling atmosphere. The cool thing about fantasy football is that you can make it completely your own level of the playing field, and it doesn't always have to be for money. Fans get to draft their favorite players to watch in game and fantasy football offers the convenience of being able to us it anywhere you go wit your mobile device.
2) This niche of fantasy sports is very unique in many ways. First off, though this niche has been around since the 1940s it never really became as popular until around 2004-2005. With the birth of the internet and its heavy use of those who fall into the Generation Y category, these individuals tend to be more stats and tech oriented. Those who love sports and stats will love daily fantasy sports.
3) I think they impact media coverage in a sense of game stats and player stats. For the most part fantasy sports keeps track of games play -by-play. Draft Kings is one of the biggest fantasy leagues right now and has become a trending topic on social media across all platforms. Comedian Kevin Heart is the face of Draft Kings right now and their slogan to hook more people onto it right now is "increase your winnings".