DraftKings

10th March 2023

Massachusetts’ mobile sports betting market goes live

The six online operators approved to launch mobile sports betting offerings in Massachusetts – FanDuel, DraftKings, WynnBet, Barstool, BetMGM and Caesars – have gone live…

8th March 2023

DraftKings to launch online sports betting in Massachusetts

DraftKings has announced that it will launch its online sportsbook product in the US state of Massachusetts on March 10, subject to licensing and regulatory…

23rd February 2023

Federal Bill to ban sports betting ads introduced in the US

A bill introduced into the House by democratic representative, Paul Tonko proposes a wide-reaching ban on sportsbook advertising. Entitled The Betting on Our Future Act,…

17th February 2023

DraftKings raises revenue guidance after successful Q4

DraftKings has raised its 2023 revenue guidance to $2.95bn, up from $2.90bn, after experiencing “better than expected” sportsbook results – among other successes – in…

6th January 2023

Ohio fines BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings $150k for ad violations

The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) announced it is seeking a $150,000 (£126,000/ €143,000) fine each from BetMGM, Caesars and DraftKings for advertising violations. According…

30th November 2022

CDI to develop DraftKings horse racing offering

Race track and gaming business Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has entered into a multi-year agreement with DraftKings to develop DK Horse, a parimutuel wagering horse…

23rd November 2022

Maryland’s regulated sports betting market officially opens

Maryland’s online sports betting market is officially live, with seven operators now active in the state as of today (November 23). Barstool, BetRivers, BetMGM, Caesars,…

22nd November 2022

DraftKings hack affects $300,000 in customer funds

DraftKings’ co-founder and president of global technology and product, Paul Liberman, has released a statement confirming that a mass hacking has taken place on a…

18th November 2022

Betfred and DraftKings launch sportsbook products in Maryland

DraftKings and Betfred have become the latest operators to announce their entry into the Maryland sports betting market. Betfred’s physical sportsbook will go live from…

4th November 2022

DraftKings cuts Q3 losses, but shares plummet as 2023 projections spook market

DraftKings reported a 135.8% revenue increase to $501.9m and reduced losses in Q3, but projections for 2023 have led to its share price tumbling. As…

7th October 2022

DraftKings shares rocket after reported “large new partnership” with ESPN

US-based sports betting operator DraftKings’ shares rose 14% to $18.26 in after-hours trading following report of “large new partnership” with Disney’s sports broadcasting arm ESPN.…

13th September 2022

Amazon to promote DraftKings odds during Thursday Night Football broadcasts

Amazon has selected DraftKings as its sponsor and in-game odds partner for Thursday Night Football (TNF), a live NFL broadcast streamed on Amazon streaming service…

8th September 2022

Celebrities to feature in DraftKings’ new responsible gambling campaign

DraftKings has launched a new responsible gambling campaign featuring skateboarding legend Tony Hawk and WWE professional wrestler The Miz. Produced by DraftKings’ creative and media…

31st August 2022

Licensed sportsbooks prepare for Kansas launch

North American gambling giant DraftKings has confirmed it will launch in Kansas tomorrow (1 Sep) – the opening day of legal sportsbook operations in the…