Friday, October 30, 2020

NFL Players Association Takes Stake In Monkey Knife Fight

Los Angeles-based daily fantasy sports gaming site Monkey Knife Fight and the NFL Players Association said late Thursday that the NFL Players Association has taken an ownership stake in the gaming site. Financial details of the deal were not announced. According to the two, the NFLPA will become a strategic owner in Monkey Knife Fight, in a deal that involves OneTeam Partners. The parties said that the multi-year deal includes a long-term licensing agreement, joint marketing commitment and "significant" player involvement in a broad assortment of MKF's activities. The parties also said that Monkey Knife Fight will become the official licensee of the NFLPA in daily fantasy sports.