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DraftKings Launches “#DKRALLY” Charity Initiative

March 25, 2020

DraftKings has announced a new charity initiative “#DKRally” to mobilise the sports fans to band together in support of communities during this COVID-19 pandemic. DraftKings will donate $1, up to a total c...

Gaming Realms Enters Agreements With Sky Bet And DraftKings

March 13, 2020

Gaming Realms has signed an agreement with Sky Betting and Gaming in the UK, that will see their content go live in the UK. The former has also signed a deal with DraftKings. As Gaming Realms’ content lice...

Colorado Issues Eight New Sports Betting Licences

March 7, 2020

The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission has awarded a further eight licences for legal sports betting in the state, including two permits for DraftKings. Lady Luck Casino, Isle Casino Hotel and Ameris...

DraftKings Launches Mobile Sportsbook In Iowa

February 20, 2020

DraftKings has debuted its mobile and online sportsbook in Iowa, allowing anyone inside state lines 21 and over to place bets on their favorite teams and sporting events after in-person registration at any ...

DraftKings Announces Expanded Partnerships With Three National Basketball Association (NBA) Franchises

February 17, 2020

DraftKings Inc. announces expanded partnerships with three National Basketball Association (NBA) franchises, making DraftKings an official partner of the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Indiana Pace...

New York Appeals Court Rules Daily Fantasy Sports Contests Unconstitutional

February 10, 2020

A New York State appeals court has struck down a law allowing for daily fantasy sports in the state, ruling the games to be illegal gambling. The ruling came as part of a lawsuit from four plaintiffs – Jenni...

DraftKings Appoints Christine Thurmond As New Director Of Responsible Gaming

February 5, 2020

Sports wagering and daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has appointed Christine Thurmond as its new Director of Responsible Gaming. Reporting to Chief Compliance Officer Tim Dent, Thurmond will oversee ...

DraftKings To Launch New Partnership With Casino Operator Twin River Worldwide

January 27, 2020

Sports betting and daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings is to launch a retail and digital sportsbook in Colorado via a new partnership with casino operator Twin River Worldwide. Under the agreement, Draf...

Scientific Games Rolls Out Its OpenGaming Operator DraftKings In The State Of New Jersey

January 23, 2020

Scientific Games has rolled out its OpenGaming product suite with sports betting and daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings in the state of New Jersey. Under the arrangement, DraftKings will gain access to...

DraftKings Reveals $114.1m Loss In SBTech Merger Statement

January 8, 2020

Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp – the special purpose acquisition company formed as part of DraftKings and SBTech’s merger – has filed a registration document revealing DraftKings made a loss of $114.1m (£87...