Today, the Oaklawn Foundation announced a $100,000 donation from FanDuel, North America's premier online gaming company, to support the foundation's programs and scholarships for Garland County students and senior citizens. The donation comes on the heels of FanDuel going live in Arkansas through a partnership with Oaklawn Hot Springs, which brings two iconic brands together to transform sports betting in the state.
"FanDuel is proud to support the Oaklawn Foundation as part of our commitment to making a positive impact in the communities in which we operate," said Keita Young, Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy at FanDuel. "Local community development is one of the key pillars of our community impact work, and we look forward to amplifying the great work the foundation does with both students and senior citizens."
"FanDuel's support marks an exciting moment for the Oaklawn Foundation, and we look forward to working together to make a meaningful and lasting impact," said Gabe Fisher, Chairman of the Oaklawn Foundation Board. "This contribution will help us continue expanding opportunities for students and enhancing quality of life for senior citizens across Garland County."
As of March 20, Arkansas residents and visitors can now place sports bets through the newly branded Oaklawn Sports powered by FanDuel, bringing together Oaklawn's trusted legacy and FanDuel's industry-leading sportsbook technology in one seamless platform.
"As we considered the future evolution of our mobile offering, we were determined to deliver our customers with an exceptional, high-quality Oaklawn experience," said Louis A. Cella, President of Oaklawn. "This partnership with FanDuel enables us to provide our online patrons with a safe and secure platform powered by industry-leading technology."
The FanDuel Sportsbook app offers a simple, secure and best-in-class platform, featuring safe banking, lightning-fast payouts and 24/7 customer support. The app provides innovative ways to place wagers on sports, including Same Game Parlays and Live Betting. Customers can access educational resources through Sports Betting 101, which includes betting guides and a comprehensive suite of responsible gaming tools, such as deposit and wager limits, as well as FanDuel's personalized My Spend dashboard to help track spending patterns and manage budgets.
