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DraftKings News
Iowa sportsbooks hit nearly $150 million in January
5 Feb 2021
Online and retail sportsbooks combined to take in $149.5 million in wagers, according to official data released today. That is up 42.7% from the record $104.8 million handle in December.
DraftKings and NFL expand partnership to Canada
4 Feb 2021
Today’s announcement of an expanded deal further deepens the relationship between the two organizations and enhances the DFS fan experience in Canada as the NFL season approaches the Super Bowl.
Massive Super Bowl bet taken at DraftKings
4 Feb 2021
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale has wagered $3.46 million via DraftKings on Tampa Bay at +3.5 ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl LV.
Svenska Spel Sport and Casino launches new sportsbook
2 Feb 2021
The new betting platform means that Svenska Spel Sport & Casino will offer its customers an expanded range of sports betting, a better customer experience and new features such as betbuilder and cash out.
Tennessee sportsbooks make history in December
27 Jan 2021
Tennessee’s online sportsbooks continued to gain momentum, reaching $180 million in wagers in December to close 2020 with the best two-month debut in U.S. sports betting history.
Charlotte Hornets name DraftKings official daily fantasy sports partner
27 Jan 2021
Along with access to Hornets trademarks and logos, the deal provides a DraftKings-branded LED signage will be featured courtside and on the basket stanchion at Spectrum Center, in addition to logo displays on top of the backboards.
NetEnt enters Michigan’s new iGaming market on day one with multiple operators
26 Jan 2021
BetRivers/RSI, BetMGM, Churchill Downs, DraftKings, FanDuel, Golden Nugget, William Hill and WynnBet all began their operations in the Great Lakes State on Friday, 22 January, with all offering games from the premium casino content supplier.
DraftKings launches mobile sports betting in Virginia
24 Jan 2021
Just in time for kickoff of the NFL Championship Games, DraftKings Sportsbook was introduced in Virginia on Sunday, marking the 12th state in which the mobile and online sportsbook is available.
Casino City’s Friday Five: iGaming and sports betting launches in Virginia and Michigan edition
22 Jan 2021
We are just over three weeks away from Super Bowl LV and more gamblers will be able to place bets on the big game in the U.S. than ever before.
DraftKings mobile sportsbook and iGaming to launch in Michigan
19 Jan 2021
Beginning 22 January, fans in the Great Lakes State can place bets on their favorite leagues and teams as well as play a variety of iGaming options such as blackjack, roulette and slots.
Michigan Gaming Control Board authorizes online gaming and sports betting
19 Jan 2021
The Michigan Gaming Control Board today authorized nine operators to begin online sports betting or both online gaming and sports betting at noon on Friday, 22 January.
PGA TOUR and AGA align to educate fans on responsible gaming
19 Jan 2021
As part of the campaign, the TOUR will develop content that encourages its fans to “Know When to Lay Up” and bet responsibly.
Bleacher Report and DraftKings to unveil Super Bowl LV prop bets show
19 Jan 2021
B/R Drop Zone: DraftKings Big Game Prop Reveal is an original concept show featuring experts and celebrity guests, interactive segments, fan giveaways and a reveal of the most talked-about bets for the Big Game.
New Jersey hits $6 billion in bets in 2020
13 Jan 2021
New Jersey fell just short in December of becoming the first state to accept $1 billion in sports bets in a single month, but still extended a streak of record-setting months while reaching a record $6 billion in wagers for the year.
Online sports betting could be huge for New York
8 Jan 2021
New York could become the largest legal sports-betting market in the U.S., capable of generating $20 billion a year in wagers, if Gov. Andrew Cuomo makes good on his proposal to make online sports betting legal.
Drone Racing League and Draftkings partner up
8 Jan 2021
Upon completion of this deal, DRL drone races became the first aerial sporting event upon which fans can wager.
Tennessee sportsbooks have record debut
23 Dec 2020
Tennessee sportsbooks generated $131.4 million in handle in November. That is easily the most in the history of U.S. sports betting, shattering Indiana’s former record of $35.2 million set in September 2019.
Ontario could be the next great online betting market
18 Dec 2020
The Ontario provincial government has signaled an openness to legalizing online gambling as part of the province's 2020 budget
Illinois sportsbooks have another historic month
17 Dec 2020
Illinois sportsbooks drew $434.6 million in bets in October, according to official data released Thursday. That is up 42.4% from $305.2 million in September.
Pennsylvania sportsbooks continue to do well
17 Dec 2020
Pennsylvania’s online and retail sportsbooks reached $491.9 million in November, according to official data released Thursday. November’s wagers were up 35.7% from $316.5 million in November 2019.
DraftKings and InComm Payments to launch retail gift card
16 Dec 2020
The launch will expand DraftKings’ presence in convenience stores like 7-Eleven, Speedway, Dollar General and Sheetz, and enable consumers to gift the DraftKings experience to others in $25 and $50 denominations.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Jackpots, slots, and sports betting edition
11 Dec 2020
Sports betting in the U.S. continued to dominate the headlines this week. We also have some jackpot news and holiday slot releases to share.
Michigan approves 15 online gaming licenses
10 Dec 2020
The MGCB approved provisional licenses for 15 platform providers who will support commercial and tribal casinos’ online gaming and sports betting offerings.
Indiana sportsbooks reach $250 million in November
10 Dec 2020
Online betting generated 85%, or $213.7 million, of November's handle, increasing the share of all bets from 83.6% in October.
Nashville Predators and Draftkings team up
10 Dec 2020
The two announced a new multi-year deal, which will make DraftKings the Official Daily Fantasy Sports Provider and an Official Sports Betting Operator of the team.
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