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DraftKings News
DraftKings acquires Railbird Technologies, expands into prediction markets
21 Oct 2025
The acquisition lays the groundwork for DraftKings Predictions, a new mobile app set to launch in the coming months.
NBCUniversal and DraftKings enter multi-year collaboration
29 Sep 2025
Under the agreement, DraftKings will be featured across NBCUniversal’s portfolio of sports properties, spanning the NFL, PGA TOUR, Ryder Cup, Premier League, NCAA football and basketball, NBA, WNBA, and more.
DraftKings, Circa Sports and FanDuel prepare to go live in Missouri
15 Aug 2025
DraftKings and Circa Sports were awarded the “untethered” licenses in advance of the anticipated 1 December launch, while FanDuel secured market access via a MLS partnership.
DraftKings agrees to voluntarily return $3 million to Connecticut consumers
11 Jul 2025
DraftKings agreed to return more than $3 million to 7,000 Connecticut consumers who participated in certain bonus offers that promised a deposit match or deposit bonus between 19 October 2021 to 4 January 2023.
DraftKings launches My Budget Builder
30 Jun 2025
My Budget Builder is a tool that players can use to help manage their entertainment budgets across DraftKings platforms, including Sportsbook, Daily Fantasy Sports/Pick6, and Casino.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Millionaires, openings and new fees
13 Jun 2025
After Illinois announced a 25-cent tax per wager for online sports bets last week, two operators have responded with a fee of their own.
DraftKings adding sports betting transaction fee in Illinois
13 Jun 2025
The company announced that it will implement a 50-cent transaction fee on all mobile and online bets placed in Illinois through DraftKings Sportsbook, effective 1 September 2025.
DraftKings is launching Pick6 LIVE for NBA Finals
5 Jun 2025
For the first time on Pick6, fans can build their lineups as the action unfolds.
MetaBet signs content partnership with DraftKings Network
5 Mar 2025
The agreement will see MetaBet integrate its contextual widgets into DraftKings Network’s betting and fantasy analysis.
DraftKings rolls out enhanced Dynasty Rewards loyalty program
22 Oct 2024
The exclusive Elite Rewards gifting program provides players with gifting options spanning from luxury goods to premier experiences.
DraftKings acquires Mustard Systems’ golf pricing business
14 Oct 2024
The experienced Mustard Golf trading team will bring its extensive live betting expertise to DraftKings, offering opportunities to improve the company’s live golf content.
G2E 2024 announces gaming CEOs Jason Robins and Derek Stevens as keynote speakers
7 Oct 2024
Beginning at 9 a.m. PT on Wednesday, 9 October, the keynote will kick off the second day of expo hall activities.
DraftKings joins The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation
2 Oct 2024
The deal is through the DraftKings S.E.R.V.E.S. program with a goal of raising $100,000 for breast cancer research and support for women, men and families impacted by breast cancer.
DraftKings Sportsbook opens at The Mint Gaming Hall Bowling Green
12 Sep 2024
The sportsbook in Kentucky features six kiosks, two over-the-counter windows, ample lounge seating, and provides guests with a viewing experiences with more than 30 televisions.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Jackpots, openings and implosion edition
30 Aug 2024
The implosion of Tropicana Las Vegas has been discussed for some time now but we finally have a date for the event.
DraftKings to acquire in-play betting company
29 Aug 2024
This would allow for the integration of Simplebet’s proprietary machine-learning models into DraftKings’ pricing and technology platform to create highly accurate betting opportunities during every moment of a game.
DraftKings bringing sportsbook to Lake of the Torches Resort Casino
26 Aug 2024
On Wednesday, sports fans 21-years-of-age and older will have access to six DraftKings Sportsbook kiosks and one over-the-counter window located on the Wisconsin casino floor.
DraftKings launches poker product in Michigan
25 Aug 2024
On Tuesday, the online casino launched its first Electric Poker Game, which features real players in a three-handed, no-limit Texas Hold'em poker tournament, in Michigan.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Sports betting surcharges and Las Vegas baseball edition
16 Aug 2024
The prospect of Major League Baseball gracing the Las Vegas Strip in the near future faces uncertainty due to emerging stadium construction concerns.
Gold Strike Casino Resort opens sportsbook powered by DraftKings
15 Aug 2024
The Mississippi resort rebranded its sportsbook in collaboration with DraftKings and the book features four betting windows and 10 DraftKings kiosks.
EveryMatrix goes live in Ontario with DraftKings
14 Aug 2024
The Ontario launch is the second North American territory to see EveryMatrix content go live with DraftKings, following New Jersey in June last year.
DraftKings announces gaming surcharge plan in high-tax states during Q2 earnings call
2 Aug 2024
CEO Jason Robbins says the sportsbook operator will implement "a gaming tax surcharge" in New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Vermont in January 2025 with the hopes it will "drive adjusted EBITDA upside on an annual basis."
DraftKings becomes Official Sports Betting and Daily Fantasy Partner of the WNBA
23 Jul 2024
DraftKings will utilize official WNBA data feeds to support the gameplay experience for fans. DraftKings has also served as an official sports betting partner of the NBA since 2021.
DraftKings plans to launch mobile sports betting in Washington DC
23 Jul 2024
Once live, Washington D.C. would become the 29th jurisdiction in North America in which the DraftKings Sportsbook operates.
Musburger Media purchases VSiN, The Sports Betting Network
23 Jul 2024
Original VSiN founders Brian Musburger and Bill Adee, who were part of the team that previously launched and led the multi-platform broadcast and content company, will lead it moving forward.
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