DraftKings

11th February 2022

Iowa sports betting handle doubles year-on-year in January

Bettors in Iowa staked $303.3m in the first month of 2022, meaning handle more than doubled year-on-year.  Amounts wagered for January was up 102.9% from…

20th January 2022

DraftKings commits $1.5m to US-wide problem gambling initiative

DraftKings has announced a new US-wide funding program to support non-profit organizations and groups delivering support to people suffering with problem gambling and related issues.…

20th January 2022

DraftKings enters Washington with Tulalip Tribes sportsbook deal

DraftKings has secured market access in the state Washington after it entered a retail sports betting partnership with the Tulalip Tribes of Washington. Under the…

2nd December 2021

Colossus Bets sues DraftKings over cashout patent infringement

Colossus Bets has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against DraftKings in the US District Court for Delaware, over patents related to a cashout feature. Colossus…

1st December 2021

DraftKings funds Kindbridge’s veteran-focused responsible gaming programs

DraftKings has committed to a multi-year financial commitment to Kindbridge Research Institute (KRI). DraftKings' contributions will help fund a new research initiative to study the…

18th November 2021

How do sportsbooks act in uncertain times?

Russell Karp of DataArt examines how the leading US sportsbooks handle unexpected changes to events, with a deep dive into house rules.  One of the…

17th November 2021

Pennsylvania gaming revenue reaches record high in October

Pennsylvania operators enjoyed a record breaking month in October, with total market revenue jumping 33.0% year-on-year to with $425.9m. Parx Casino led the way in…

17th November 2021

DraftKings secures Kansas market access with Boot Hill Casino

DraftKings has entered into a sports betting deal with the manager of Boot Hill Casino, allowing it to enter the Kansas online betting market if…

15th November 2021

DraftKings and Foxwoods open permanent retail sportsbook in Connecticut

DraftKings has opened a permanent retail sportsbook at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut, following the launch of a joint online sports betting offering last month.…

9th November 2021

Golden Nugget partners DraftKings for Louisiana retail sportsbook

Golden Nugget has linked up with DraftKings to open a new retail sportsbook at its Casino Lake Charles Hotel and Casino in Louisiana. Players aged…

8th November 2021

New York Gaming Commission selects nine mobile betting licensees

New York’s tender to award mobile sports betting licenses has concluded with two bids – comprising nine operators – recommended for licenses. At a commission…

5th November 2021

DraftKings revenue and losses both continue to grow in Q3

DraftKings’ revenue continued to grow year-on-year, prompting the business to raise its revenue guidance again, but losses also grew further thanks to mounting expenses and…

4th November 2021

FanDuel, DraftKings become official NBA betting partners with expanded partnerships

FanDuel and Draftkings have expanded their partnerships with the National Basketball Association (NBA), which will see the companies become the league’s official betting partners.  The…

3rd November 2021

DraftKings pens odds partnership with iHeartMedia

DraftKings has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with US audio network iHeartMedia. Under the deal, DraftKings will serve as the official odds supplier for…