# Ep. 203: Bringing the 'Swipe Right' mechanic to fantasy sports w/ Toby Bucsescu from Blitz:Draft

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Podcast: [The Betting Startups Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-betting-startups-podcast-7038302)
Published: 2026-03-25T22:16:07+00:00
Episode link: https://bettingstartups.podbean.com/e/ep-203-bringing-the-swipe-right-mechanic-to-fantasy-sports-w-toby-bucsescu-from-blitzdraft/
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Duration seconds: 1762

## Resource

Ep. 203 features Toby Bucsescu, CEO & Co-Founder of Blitz:Draft, which is reimagining the sports gaming experience by combining elements of daily fantasy, betting, and quick-play mechanics into a format built for speed and accessibility. Hear them discuss: Toby’s path into the sports gaming industry and founding Blitz Draft The problem with traditional betting and DFS products How Blitz Draft creates a faster, more engaging user experience Key differences between draft-style games and conventional formats Product development insights and early user feedback Navigating regulation while building an innovative product Strategies for acquiring and retaining users in a competitive market The importance of simplicity and reducing friction in gameplay How Blitz Draft fits into the broader evolution of sports gaming What’s next for the company and the future of quick-play betting formats SBC Americas First Pitch is back in Fort Lauderdale (June 9–11), bringing together some of the most exciting companies in real money gaming for a chance to win an exclusive prize package valued at $100,000. Applications are now open. Submit your application before April 17th using this link: https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-americas/first-pitch/ Catch the video version of this episode here. Learn more 👇 ➡️ Blitz:Draft website ➡️ Toby Bucsescu on Linkedin 📩 Get the top headlines from the industry's most promising growth-stage companies every week—totally free! Subscribe to the Betting Startups newsletter here: https://news.bettingstartups.com/

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