FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2025
Contact: Abby Wicker
media@thefsga.org
BLITZ:DRAFT Wins Elevator Pitch Competition at FSGA Summer Conference
CHICAGO – BLITZ:DRAFT – Blitz Draft Fantasy, a mobile-first platform delivering fast-paced, weekly fantasy football drafts with no season-long commitments, emerged victorious at the highly competitive Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) Elevator Pitch competition during the 2025 Summer Conference.
“I want to take a moment to thank the FSGA and Vela Wood for this opportunity. This community is amazing and so welcoming to newcomers—this is my first time here. Being voted for by the members is truly an honor, and we hope there are many more conferences and many more winners of the Elevator Pitch to experience what this has been like, because it has been amazing.” – Toby Bucsescu, Co-Founder & CEO of Blitz:Draft.
The FSGA Summer Conference serves as a premier gathering for professionals and enthusiasts across the sports industry, providing a platform for networking, learning, and recognizing excellence. A highlight of the event is the Elevator Pitch competition, where up-and-coming fantasy and sports gaming businesses with revolutionary ideas can showcase their concepts to industry leaders in hopes of winning the attendee vote after three-minute pitches. In addition to national attention, winners receive complimentary legal service from the program’s sponsor, Vela Wood.
About FSGA
The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association is the only national organization representing the interests of fantasy sports and gaming companies. We are the voice for over 80 million fantasy sports players in the United States and Canada as well as the companies that provide services, news, information, and competition to support these growing industries. Our members range from small startups to major media corporations, all driven by a shared passion for sports and gaming. Our mission is to empower our members with essential research, data, networking opportunities, and collective action to help them reach their full potential. For more information, visit https://thefsga.org.