DraftKings

27th August 2021

Four leading operators receive Arizona licenses before sports betting launch

A group of high profile operators are set to launch in Arizona, as DraftKings, BetMGM, FanDuel and Penn National Gaming and have all obtained operating…

27th August 2021

DraftKings to replace Scoreboard as Oregon Lottery sportsbook brand

The Oregon Lottery Commission has approved a measure to migrate its sports betting product Scoreboard from its legacy SBTech platform to DraftKings’ framework.  This will…

24th August 2021

DraftKings launches “micro-betting” platform with Simplebet

DraftKings has entered into a multi-year deal with Simplebet, which will see real-money micro-betting implemented across its sportsbooks. Through the new micro-betting feature, bettors will…

18th August 2021

DraftKings secures Baltimore Ravens as fifth NFL partner

Sports betting and daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has agreed a new partnership with National Football League (NFL) franchise the Baltimore Ravens. Though the length…

11th August 2021

DraftKings Marketplace goes live with first NFT drops scheduled

US sportsbook giants DraftKings has officially launched its non-fungible token (NFT) platform DraftKings Marketplace, with its inaugural content available for purchase this week.  The Preseason…

9th August 2021

DraftKings to acquire GNOG in $1.56bn deal

DraftKings has agreed to acquire 100% of Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) from Fertitta Entertainment, Inc in a $1.56bn all-stock deal that will see Tilman…

9th August 2021

DraftKings subpoenaed by SEC over Hindenburg allegations

US sportsbook giant DraftKings has revealed it received a subpoena from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning allegations made by a report from…

6th August 2021

DraftKings raises revenue guidance again but H1 losses grow to $650m

DraftKings increased its revenue guidance again after recording half-year revenue of $609.8m, up 282.3% from 2020, though losses also continued to grow as operating expenses…

5th August 2021

DraftKings pens wide-ranging data deal with Genius Sports

Genius Sports has secured a multi-year agreement with DraftKings for the supply of official sportsbook data and content solutions for a range of leading sports…

29th July 2021

DraftKings and Sports & Social to launch sports bars with new partnership

Gambling and sports betting operator DraftKings has entered into a strategic partnership with US entertainment brand Sports & Social, owned by the Cordish Companies, in…

28th July 2021

DraftKings and Boston Red Sox enter fantasy sports partnership

The Boston Red Sox and DraftKings have entered into a deal that will see DraftKings become the exclusive Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) betting partner of…

21st July 2021

DraftKings to launch NFT Marketplace

US sportsbook giant DraftKings has announced the launch of DraftKings Marketplace, a platform for customers to buy and sell non-fungible tokens (NFTs) through their existing…

20th July 2021

DraftKings scores betting partnerships with PGA Tour golf events

Sports betting and daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has agreed a deal to become the first official betting operator of the World Golf Championships-FedEx St.…

16th July 2021

DraftKings to launch as first daily fantasy sports operator in Louisiana

DraftKings has become the first operator to obtain a daily fantasy sports (DFS) license in Louisiana and is set to go live later today (Friday).…