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Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin on two sports businesses his multibillion-dollar conglomerate won't enter

First publishedJul 18, 16:20 UTC
Last updatedJul 18, 21:30 UTC · 2m ago
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Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin said his company will not enter the fantasy sports and esports businesses.

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Fanatics is a big company in sports. It makes merchandise, collectibles, and sports betting products. The CEO, Michael Rubin, said they will not enter two new areas: fantasy sports and esports.

Why it matters

This is important because it shows what Fanatics thinks is not a good business to be in. It also affects the sports industry as a whole.

In brief
What is Fanatics?
Fanatics is a company that makes merchandise, collectibles, and sports betting products.
What did Michael Rubin say?
Michael Rubin said Fanatics will not enter fantasy sports and esports businesses.
What are fantasy sports and esports?
Fantasy sports are games where people bet on real sports teams. Esports are video game competitions.
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    Fanatics is a big company in sports.

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