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DraftKings News
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.
Virginia's sports betting could bring in over $400 million in annual revenue
9 Dec 2020
The projection forecasts 90% of revenue coming from online wagering, with mobile sports betting apps bringing in $375 million annually when Virginia's market reaches full maturity.
DraftKings to bring online sports betting to Connecticut
7 Dec 2020
DraftKings and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation have entered into a multi-channel deal, setting the stage to deliver access for online sports betting ahead of the launch of legal sports betting in Connecticut.
Colorado sportsbooks surge to $210 million in October
1 Dec 2020
Colorado’s sportsbooks attracted $210.7 million in bets in October, according to data released Monday by the Colorado Department of Revenue’s Division of Gaming. October’s handle was up 2% from $207.7 million in September.
DraftKings becomes an official partner of the Detroit Pistons
30 Nov 2020
The company is now the exclusive Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner, as well as an Official Sports Betting and iGaming Partner of the NBA team.
DraftKings is official sports betting partner for Tyson-Jones Jr boxing match
28 Nov 2020
Tonight's event, scheduled for November 28, 2020, has partnered with DraftKings along with a nationally available free-to-play pool.
DraftKings becomes sports betting partner of Tyson vs. Jones Jr.
25 Nov 2020
The big event, which is scheduled for 28 November 2020, has partnered with DraftKings as its official sports betting partner along with a nationally available free-to-play pool.
Pennsylvania sportsbooks celebrate two years with record month
17 Nov 2020
Pennsylvania's online and retail sportsbooks celebrated the second anniversary of the launch of legal sports betting in the state with its first $500 million month.
Illinois sportsbooks quickest to $300 million milestone
16 Nov 2020
Illinois released official data on Friday, showing that sportsbooks generated $305.2 million in bets in September, making the Prairie State the first to reach the milestone so quickly after launching.
Indiana sportsbooks shatter record with $230 million in October
10 Nov 2020
In a month that resembled a normal sports schedule more than any month since the pandemic began, October's handle was more than $230 million, a sign that Indiana's recent gains are sustainable.
DraftKings signs multiyear partnership with Bryson DeChambeau
2 Nov 2020
The current U.S. Open champion will become the first active professional golfer to represent the digital sports entertainment and gaming company.
DraftKings to launch mobile sportsbook in Tennessee
31 Oct 2020
On Sunday, Tennessee will become the ninth state to offer DraftKings’ mobile and online sports betting product.
Casino City’s Friday Five: New Las Vegas casino resort edition
30 Oct 2020
It has been highly anticipated but it is finally here. Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas officially celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday and started welcoming in guests to the property on Fremont Street.
Tennessee's approach to sports betting could grow to a $6 billion market
29 Oct 2020
As many as four sportsbook operators, including FanDuel and DraftKings, as well as BetMGM and local operator Action 24/7, will make their official debut in Tennessee on Sunday.
DraftKings announces sponsorship of gaming innovation studio at University of Nevada
28 Oct 2020
The agreement includes the opening of the new DraftKings Gaming Innovation Studio at UNLV and provides DraftKings with access to local talent, while furthering the company’s ties to the Las Vegas community.
DraftKings extends sports betting agreement with Mansion Bet
27 Oct 2020
The long-term agreement will see DraftKings’ B2B technology continue to power the operator’s platforms, in addition to providing a suite of managed services covering compliance, payments and anti-fraud protocols.
DraftKings CEO to participate in G2E
26 Oct 2020
Jason Robins, co-founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, will participate in a keynote interview at the Global Gaming Expo.
Governing bodies buoy the expansion of betting regulations
23 Oct 2020
With sports, online betting is resurfacing as a topic of debate. As it is still a relatively new market and the legal infrastructure for it is still often unclear, some states are acting to resolve the situation.
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