In the world of esports, passion meets competition – and that is where Clout Fantasy came into play - an idea born in 2020 when Stu and Jack Porter embarked on a mission to redefine the esports fantasy experience. After three years of constant innovation and rapid growth, they needed a partner with the same level of commitment and innovative spirit to take them to the next level. And so a game changing partnership with Bayes Esports took off.
About Clout Fantasy
Based in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, Clout Fantasy has been on a mission to foster community competition in esports through Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS). With prior investments in renowned esports giants like Fnatic and Play One Up, the Porters, alongside Co-Founder and CFO Tim Mathews, recognized this vibrant esports community and decided to contribute to its growth.
Clout Fantasy's flagship product is an esports focused DFS platform, accessible on iOS, Android, and Desktop. It operates in 26 states across the United States, offering thrilling contests for titles such as CS2, League of Legends (LoL), Valorant, RLCS, and R6. Their unique business model revolves around daily contests during the most sought-after esports tournaments, where users answer a set of questions to earn rewards, cash prizes, and other enticing incentives. The goal is to provide esports enthusiasts with a platform to turn their knowledge into tangible rewards.
The partnership with Bayes Esports in 2023 marked a pivotal moment, enabling Clout Fantasy to offer the best pre-match, live, and post-match data and stats to their community.
The Challenge: Enhancing Fan Engagement and Community
The primary challenge for Clout Fantasy was to enhance fan engagement in esports, creating a sense of community and competition within the gaming world. Drawing inspiration from the success of DFS in traditional sports, they aimed to empower esports fans and teams alike while making their mark on the industry.
While seeking a solution, Clout Fantasy explored various options but felt that Bayes Esports stood out due to its reliability, innovation, and commitment to providing the best user experience in the esports sector. The partnership with Bayes Esports ensured a way to elevate their platform and achieve their wider ambition.
The Solution: Integrating Community and Competition
The solution to Clout Fantasy's challenge involved creating an esports-centric DFS platform that integrated community and competition. Partnering with Bayes Esports, a top-tier data solutions provider, was instrumental in achieving this goal. Bayes Esports offered fast and reliable data, robust support, and comprehensive coverage of the world's most prestigious esports tournaments.
"Our partnership with Bayes Esports allows us to power our user experience and provide top-of-the-line entertainment for the esports audience," says Stu Porter, CEO of Clout Fantasy.
With Bayes Fantasy, they found the perfect product for obtaining top-quality data while maintaining crystal-clear communication with their Bayes Esports contacts, especially in times of challenges. This partnership not only addressed their core mission but also brought a transformative edge to their operations.
Jack Porter, Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships, felt that Bayes Esports has consistently demonstrated unparalleled responsiveness, swiftly addressing any issues that arose: “Moreover, their relentless innovation has extended beyond mere data processing, setting a benchmark for tech-driven growth in the industry.”
Results: Driven by the Power of Official Data
The impact of Clout Fantasy's partnership with Bayes Esports has been remarkable:
They reduced refunds from 7% to 0% in both CS:GO and LoL contests, thanks to improved data reporting.
The percentage of partially correct data decreased from over 50% to a mere 1%, minimizing manual data input.
Bayes Esports provided reliable data and stats, enhancing the customer experience by enabling Clout Fantasy to offer the best esports tournaments, real-time tracking, along with fast results and payouts.
With improved user experience, Clout Fantasy received a stellar rating of 4.9/5 stars on iOS and successfully launched its desktop version.
To maximize success in esports fantasy and betting markets, official data is undeniably king. Clout Fantasy recognized this and their partnership with Bayes Esports has been key to them realizing their vision. Their journey with Bayes Esports is a testament to innovation, dedication, and the power of collaboration in the dynamic world of esports.
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