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DraftKings News
DraftKings expands exclusive partnership with Major League Baseball
7 Aug 2020
The extension includes an expanded partnership providing for an increase in DraftKings’ content rights, product integration, prizing and continued use of MLB images and video within DraftKings’ DFS games.
DraftKings at Casino Queen launches sports betting in Illinois
5 Aug 2020
Today, the company announced the launch of the DraftKings at Casino Queen Hotel sportsbook app and retail location in Illinois.
DraftKings launches Best Ball and $3 million NFL tournament
3 Aug 2020
The company announced it is expanding its daily fantasy sports offerings to include the game variant Best Ball, with snake drafts. It also announced a $3 million tournament ahead of the 2020 NFL season.
DraftKings becomes PGA TOUR’s first official betting operator
28 Jul 2020
By becoming the first to join the TOUR's Official Betting Operator program, DraftKings will have rights in the U.S. to use PGA TOUR trademarks, rights to advertise within TOUR media and TOUR partner platforms, plus content and video rights.
DraftKings and Kambi agree to cooperate on DraftKings' planned migration
23 Jul 2020
The migration is from Kambi’s back-end platform services to the SBTech sports betting and iGaming platform.
Casino Queen to rebrand as DraftKings at Casino Queen
23 Jul 2020
DraftKings today announced that Casino Queen will be rebranded as “DraftKings at Casino Queen”, including its physical location in East St. Louis.
DraftKings national study uncovers new realities of sports fans
20 Jul 2020
In a nationally representative survey of over 1,000 self-identified American sports fans, DraftKings examined the perspectives and adaptations of modern fandom as a direct result of the novel coronavirus.
Pennsylvania online casinos continue to flourish in June
16 Jul 2020
Online casino games and poker generated $50.1 million in gross operator revenue, or $1.7 million per day. Online table games and slots produced $46.8 million in revenue on $1.7 billion wagered.
DraftKings and Premier Lacrosse League announce sports betting partnership
16 Jul 2020
DraftKings is the Official Sports Betting Partner of the Premier Lacrosse League and upcoming Championship Series this 25 July – 9 August, in addition to being named the sole and exclusive Regulated Gaming Sponsor of the 2020 Summer Tournament.
DraftKings debuts online casino in West Virginia
15 Jul 2020
The DraftKings Casino standalone mobile application features virtual, branded table games including popular slot machine games as well as Blackjack, Roulette, Three Card Poker and Keno.
New Jersey sportsbooks bring good news in June
14 Jul 2020
June’s $165 million handle was good news, even if it still meant sportsbooks took in $300 million less in bets than an ordinary June, according to PlayNJ estimates.
DraftKings launches mobile casino app in Pennsylvania
14 Jul 2020
Like in New Jersey, the app features new games only found on DraftKings, plus revamped classics, including Blackjack and Roulette.
Colorado's first sports betting month produces $25.6 million
13 Jul 2020
Colorado’s sportsbooks generated $946,741 in operator revenue on $25.6 million in bets in May, merely a glimpse into the bright future for Colorado’s sports betting market.
Casino City’s Friday Five: More casinos reopening edition
10 Jul 2020
The first casino in Massachusetts began welcoming back guests this week, while the other two following suit in the next few days. In the poker world, the World Series of Poker continues to give out gold bracelets through online events.
DraftKings retail sportsbook makes Colorado debut at Golden Mardi Gras Casino
9 Jul 2020
Starting 10 July, the temporary sportsbook, located on the first floor of the casino, will feature eight self-service betting kiosks, a cashier window and several large flat screened TVs throughout the space.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Las Vegas face mask edition
26 Jun 2020
In an attempt to slow spreading, the Nevada Gaming Control Board adjusted the policy once again this week, making it a requirement for any visitor in a public place, which includes sitting at a table game with plexiglass barriers.
DraftKings launches mobile casino app in New Jersey
23 Jun 2020
The app will feature new games only found on DraftKings, plus revamped classics, including Blackjack and Roulette.
DraftKings announces proposed public offering of Class A common stock
16 Jun 2020
The company has commenced an underwritten public offering of 33 million shares of its Class A common stock, consisting of 14 million shares offered by DraftKings and 19 million shares offered by certain selling stockholders of DraftKings.
Pennsylvania sportsbooks up, but still off by $275 million
16 Jun 2020
Pennsylvania sportsbooks would have expected to accept more than $350 million in a typical May. Instead, online sportsbooks generated $77.5 million in wagers, up 68.4% from April’s $46 million handle.
New Jersey sportsbooks surprise in May
15 Jun 2020
New Jersey's online sportsbooks more than doubled the state's combined handle in May, but still fell short of an ordinary May by nearly $400 million
Indiana sportsbooks still missing out on $160 million
10 Jun 2020
While the sports world moves closer to reopening, the shut down could have more long-ranging effects on Indiana as neighboring states rush to open up sports betting to shore their budgets.
Roundhill launches Roundhill Sports Betting and iGaming ETF
4 Jun 2020
The Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the total return performance of the Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming Index.
DraftKings to bring sports betting to Michigan
4 Jun 2020
In addition to mobile and online sportsbook access, DraftKings will also allow Michigan sports fans to place sports bets in person at a retail betting location at Bay Mills Resort & Casino.
DraftKings Sportsbook to launch mobile live streaming
31 May 2020
Customers logged into their active accounts with a positive balance in their account will have the ability to live stream games directly within the mobile app.
DraftKings' CEO to participate in upcoming conferences
26 May 2020
Jason Robins will take part in the Cowen 48th Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on 28 May and the Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant, & Leisure Conference on 1 June.
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