USA: the first TV channel dedicated to fantasy sports to be launched on the 04/03/2014

Anthem Media Group, an American media company specializing in the presentation of thematic TV channels, will launch the first TV channel dedicated to only sport simulation games, the company announced on the 16/01/2014.

The Fantasy Sports Network will offer, as of the 04/03/2014, news, talk shows and broadcasts of fantasy sports competitions, round the clock and seven days a week. The channel will be available first in North America. With video streaming, users can follow the programs live or on demand, on their computer, mobile device or smart TV. A dedicated application will also be available for mobile devices.

Between 35 and 40 million North Americans play fantasy sports every day, or bet on sports (in the United States, sports bets paid in cash are prohibited in a large majority of states). The business is estimated to have generated $5 billion (€ 3.7 billion) in revenue in 2013 in North America, according to Anthem Media Group.

• Anthem Media Group has two major websites dedicated to fantasy sports games in North America, SportsGrid.com and RotoExperts.com. The programs of the…