Business
April 6, 2021
DraftKings Acquires BlueRibbon, Integrates Jackpot Functionality
DraftKings, the US-based sports betting company, acquired BlueRibbon, a Tel Aviv-based global jackpot company. As a result of the acquisition, DraftKings will implement the company’s customizable jackpot solution, which will boost the player experience. DraftKings Acquires Blue Ribbon US-based sports betting operator, DraftKings, announced on Monday that it acquired Blue Ribbon Software Ltd. BlueRibbon is […]
Sports
April 6, 2021
DraftKings and FanDuel Rule Mobile Sports Gambling App Segment
After NFL and college football, NCAA men’s basketball is always a popular option for sports gamblers. As more states have introduced their own sports gambling markets following the demise of PASPA in 2018, interest has picked up even more. March Madness was forced to skip a year last year because of COVID-19, but while the final numbers aren’t yet available, this […]
Business
March 30, 2021
DraftKings Acquires Vegas Sports Information Network
DraftKings has acquired sports betting radio company Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN), though financial terms have not been disclosed. DraftKings Successfully Acquires VSiN Daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has announced the successful acquisition of Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN) – a US-based sports betting radio network and streaming service. The company develops and distributes live […]
Business
March 29, 2021
DraftKings Named First-Ever WWE Official Gaming Partner
Daily fantasy and sports betting operator DraftKings announced today a ground-breaking agreement with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to become the Official Gaming Partner of the media and entertainment company in all applicable jurisdictions, subject to regulatory approval. “As a cultural icon and incredible sports and entertainment company, we are thrilled to join forces with WWE […]
Sports
March 19, 2021
DraftKings Inks Agreement with the American Cornhole League
Daily fantasy and sports betting operator, DraftKings, announced that it became the Official Sports Betting Partner of the American Cornhole League. Announced on Thursday this week, this is the industry’s first sports betting partnership on professional cornhole. DraftKings Is Now ACL’s Official Sports Betting Partner DraftKings, the US sports betting giant, announced on Thursday this […]
Business
March 11, 2021
DraftKings Strikes a Deal with Yuengling Brewery
Sports betting giant DraftKings has agreed on a partnership with America’s oldest brewery, D.G. Yuengling & Son. Yuengling & Son Are the DraftKings Tournament’s Official Sponsor Yuengling & Son and DraftKings have announced they have entered an official agreement. With this collaboration, the companies aim to bring fans together through people’s love of sports and […]
Business
March 10, 2021
DraftKings Foresees $22 Billion in Handle in Fully Legal Online US Betting Market
The sports betting firm has improved its long-term financial projections after publishing strong 2020 results and due to heightened demand in online sports betting. EBITDA Expectations Up to $1.7 billion DraftKings has increased its long-term earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) expectations from $1 billion to $1.7 billion. The forecast comes after the […]
Business
March 10, 2021
DraftKings Makes $350,000 Donation to Support Women-Owned Businesses
To commemorate Women’s Day, DraftKings has pledged to donate $350,000 to non-profit organizations supporting women around the world. DraftKings’ Direct Donation of $150,000 for Women’s Day Daily fantasy sports and betting operator DraftKings has promised to make a $350,000 donation to organizations in support of female-owned businesses. Along with an initial donation of $150,000, DraftKings will donate […]
Business
March 4, 2021
DraftKings Becomes UFC’s First-Ever Official Sportsbook Partner
Daily fantasy and sports betting operator DraftKings announced today it entered into a groundbreaking agreement with the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, UFC. First-Ever Official Sportsbook and DFS Partner Under the terms of one of the most significant in the history of UFC agreement, DraftKings will become the organization’s first-ever Official Sportsbook and […]
Legal
March 4, 2021
DraftKings Settles MDL, Pays $7.28M and $720K to Players
Boston-based daily fantasy and sports betting operator DraftKings agreed to pay nearly $8 million to settle its part of a multidistrict class action lawsuit and take steps to prevent compulsive player behavior. DraftKings and FanDuel The lawsuit was filed by players against the two big boys in daily fantasy sport (DFS) and sports betting, DraftKings […]