Business
March 3, 2021
DraftKings and Dish TV Agree for DraftKings App Integration
Daily fantasy and sports betting operator DraftKings and satellite television and wireless provider Dish Network Corporation signed a strategic agreement for the integration of DraftKings’ daily fantasy sports and sports betting app into the services of the TV provider. Dish Hopper TV The strategic agreement starts with the integration of the sports betting app into […]
Industry
March 2, 2021
VA January Sports Betting Handle Second-Best for Debut Month
Sports betting in Virginia took to a flying start after sportsbooks gobbled nearly $59 million in sports betting handle for just 11 days of operation in January. Successful Debut Month The Virginia Lottery released its monthly report revealing sports betting operators collected in January wagers amounting to $58.9 million, the second-highest monthly total in US […]
Business
February 28, 2021
DraftKings CEO Weighs in on Trading vs Gambling Argument
DraftKings CEO Johnson Robins has discussed the potential of mobile betting, the Robinhood saga, and pent-up demand for sports with CNBC’s Power Launch host. Robins Says Trading and Gambling Are Different Products Last week, DraftKings CEO Johnson Robins spoke to CNBC’s Power Lunch and discussed whether the recent trading saga with GameStop has made more […]
Business
February 26, 2021
DraftKings Reports Increased Q4 and 2020 Revenue
DraftKings revealed Friday its financial results for Q4 and 2020, with a strong revenue growth reported due to an increased interest in sports betting. Deals, Customer Acquisition, and a Busier Sporting Schedule DraftKings presented today its financial results for 2020 and Q4, with its yearly revenue up 49% compared to 2019. The strong rise in […]
Sports
February 25, 2021
DraftKings Hires Baseball All-Time Iron Man Ripken as Advisor
Daily fantasy and sports betting operator DraftKings announced today it appointed Carl Ripken Jr. as a special advisor to the board of directors. The baseball legend and entrepreneur will be giving insights to the board and the CEO on key initiatives. Baseball Legend Carl Ripken Jr., who has an illustrious career in baseball being one […]
Business
February 16, 2021
DraftKings Moves Jennifer Aguiar in Key Compliance Role
Compliance veteran Jennifer Aguiar will now take over DraftKings’ international and domestic compliance strategy as CCO. DraftKings Boosts Compliance with Jennifer Aguiar at the Helm DraftKings has appointed Jennifer Aguiar as chief compliance officer to serve directly under Jason Robins, the company’s CEO and chairman. Aguiar is taking the reins over from Tim Dent as […]
Industry
February 15, 2021
Sports Betting in Indiana Posted Fifth Month of Record High
Sports betting in Indiana continued to grow in January, the monthly revenue report from the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) revealed, making the first month of 2021 the fifth consecutive to break the previous high in revenues. Another Record Month Sportsbooks in the state generated $348.2 million in sports wagers in January, two times more compared […]
Sports
February 6, 2021
DraftKings CEO Reports Spike in Betting for Super Bowl LV
In an interview for Cheddar, DraftKings Jason Robins spoke about the upcoming Super Bowl LV game and the betting activity associated with it. DraftKings Boss Says Activity Spiking Ahead of Super Bowl LV With hours left before the Super Bowl, the biggest operators in the industry are expecting a significant increase in betting activity. The […]
Industry
February 6, 2021
Super Bowl LV To Be a Win for Gambling Companies
It is unknown whether the Kansas City Chiefs or Tampa Bay Buccaneers will win the Super Bowl LV, but one thing is for sure – big sports betting and fantasy firms are already the champions. American Gaming Association Estimates Super Bowl to Generate $4.3 billion in Bets The shares of companies that offer online sports […]
Business
February 5, 2021
DraftKings Expands NFL Deal to Canada for DFS
The NFL and DraftKings are expanding their DFS content partnership beyond the United States and launching in Canada to bring better fan experiences. DraftKings Gains Access to Canadian DFS Market with NFL DraftKings is launching its daily fantasy sports (DFS) product in Canada, as the company is looking to add more National Football League (NFL) […]