Business
May 4, 2021
If Analysts Are Correct, DraftKings Is Going to See Its Stock Continue to Rise
When DraftKings first went public, it was a major success, attracting a lot of attention from investors as the sports gambling industry in the US began to grow. Things slowed down somewhat afterward, although the sports gambling and fantasy sports operator has seen some impressive gains, as well. With 2020 in the rear-view mirror and […]
Business
April 28, 2021
DraftKings Inks Content and Distribution Deal with Meadowlark Media
DraftKings and Meadowlark Media signed a new partnership agreement on Tuesday this week. Under the partnership, both DraftKings and Meadowlark will distribute The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz and The Le Batard & Friends Network across multiple media channels. DraftKings Inks First-of-Its-Kind Deal with Meadowlark Media The daily fantasy sports contest and sports […]
Business
April 23, 2021
Sling TV and DraftKings Launch Exclusive Sports Betting Channel
Sling TV together with DraftKings launched a new exclusive sports betting information channel. A New Sports Betting Information Channel The leading live TV streaming service, Sling TV, announced on Thursday that it launched a new exclusive sports betting information channel together with DraftKings. In collaboration with the sportsbook operator, Sling TV will also launch DraftKings […]
Industry
April 21, 2021
DraftKings Appoints Gisele Bündchen as Special ESG Advisor
Leading US daily fantasy and sportsbook brand DraftKings announced today Gisele Bündchen, a former fashion model and current environmental activist and philanthropist, was appointed as a special advisor to the company’s CEO and Board of Directors. Impact Will Be Immediate and Far-Reaching New ESG advisor Gisele Bündchen will collaborate with DraftKings on its commitments to […]
Sports
April 20, 2021
DraftKings Named PFL’s Official Sportsbook & Daily Fantasy Partner
DraftKings and the Professional Fighters League (PFL) entered into a multi-year partnership under which the Boston-based gaming brand was designated the Official Sportsbook and Daily Fantasy Partner of the league. “We are excited to further our relationship with the Professional Fighters League as their first official betting and daily fantasy partner.” Ezra Kucharz, Chief Business […]
Business
April 16, 2021
NFL Just Signed Several Deals with Major Gambling Operators
As the old saying goes, if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. The NFL was one of several sports leagues that helped push the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA) into law, but it is now creating a new playbook after the US Supreme Court shot down the legislation in 2018. No […]
Sports
April 14, 2021
DraftKings Gains Arizona Market Access via the PGA Tour
Daily fantasy and sports betting operator DraftKings and the PGA Tour announced today their existing commercial partnership expanded to allow market access for retail and mobile sports betting in Arizona pending regulatory approval. Market Access The announcement came on the heels of the news that Arizona Legislature passed HB2772 and authorized fantasy sports and wagering […]
Business
April 14, 2021
Brian Angiolet Joins DraftKings as Chief Media Officer
Brian Angiolet will be serving as Chief Media Officer at DraftKings. In his new position, effective from April 26, Angiolet will help oversee and optimize content creation, and media strategy. DraftKings Hires Brian Angiolet as CMO DraftKings, the US-based sports betting market leader, announced on Tuesday that it hired the services of Brian Angiolet. In […]
Business
April 13, 2021
Digital Gaming Corporation Partners up with DraftKings
After entering into a multi-state alliance with DraftKings and expanding its presence in the US industry, Digital Gaming Corporation’s B2B iGaming Division (DGC) has introduced its suite of online games with the market-leading sportsbook and casino operator. DraftKings and DGC Agreement Following the effective integration with DGC’s remote game server, DraftKings players in New Jersey […]
Industry
April 7, 2021
DraftKings Adds Additional Compliance Tools from Socure
US-based sports betting market leader, DraftKings boosts its compliance measures by adding tools from the digital identity trust leader, Socure. Socure’s compliance tools offer seamless online verification, which helps to maximize new player conversion and reduces drop-off rates. DraftKings Boosts Compliance, Adds Tools by Socure US sports entertainment and gaming industry leader, DraftKings, inked a […]