Business
February 4, 2021
DraftKings Powers Svenska Spel’s New Sportsbook Platform
Svenska Spel has launched a new sportsbook platform based on a B2B solution from SBTech, now owned by DraftKings. Svenska Spel Launches New Sportsbook State-owned enterprise Svenska Spel has released a new sportsbook platform for the Swedish gambling market. The website is built on software owned by US sports betting operator DraftKings. According to the […]
Sports
February 4, 2021
Multi-Million Super Bowl LV Wager Placed with DraftKings
Football fans in the US have much to cheer on this weekend as the Super Bowl LV will decide the league champion for the 2020 NFL season, but for one fan in particular the game between Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be particularly loaded with emotions after he had placed a staggering […]
Business
February 3, 2021
DraftKings Share Price Rises by 10% After ETF Invests $37.6M
DraftKings’ stock went up 10% on Tuesday as Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Next Generation Internet ETF loaded up 620,300 shares in the online sports gambling company. DraftKings Features 0.52% in ARK Invest’s Portfolio DraftKings’ stock jumped by 10% between 1 February and 2 February after Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Next Generation Internet ETF purchased shares […]
Business
January 27, 2021
DraftKings Named Exclusive DFS Partner for Charlotte Hornets
Boston-based sports betting brand DraftKings and the National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise from North Carolina Charlotte Hornets entered into a partnership deal, the sportsbook announced today. “We’re excited to enter this partnership with DraftKings and bring its daily fantasy sports products to our great Hornets fans.” Fred Whitfield, President and Chairman, Hornets Sports & Entertainment […]
Industry
January 25, 2021
DraftKings Becomes Second Sportsbook Brand in Virginia
DraftKings has launched its mobile sportsbook app in Virginia, following FanDuel’s entry last week. BetMGM is also ready to roll out. DraftKings Rolls Out Services in Virginia DraftKings has launched its mobile sportsbook app in Virginia, just in time for Super Bowl LV. This makes DraftKings the second sportsbook brand to roll out in the state, the […]
Sports
January 20, 2021
DraftKings and Bleacher Report Announce Super Bowl Prop Bets Reveal
DraftKings Big Game Prop Reveal will air on Monday, 25 January 6pm ET on Bleacher Report’s mobile app, Youtube and Twitter channels. DraftKings Big Game Prop Reveal Bleacher Report and Draft Kings have announced an exciting new show that will provide football fans with an exclusive glimpse into Draft King’s Super Bowl prop bets. B/R […]
Sports
January 18, 2021
Michigan Just Days Away from Going Live with Online Wagering
Online sports betting operators are eagerly awaiting the green light from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) to go live as the state’s gambling laws and competitive tax rates promise a lot of opportunities for them revenue-wise. Going Live Anytime Last week, MGCB executive director Richard Kalm said at the board’s monthly meeting that a […]
Business
January 8, 2021
DraftKings Teamed with DRL to Offer Drone Races Betting
Sportsbook and technology provider DraftKings signed a deal with the Drone Racing League (DRL) today to become an Official Sports Betting Partner of the league and to make drone races the first aerial sporting event available for wagering. DRL Drone Racing Adds Extra Layer of Excitement The partnership comes just in time for DRL’s final […]
Industry
December 24, 2020
Tennessee Sports Betting Off to a Flying Start Dwarfing Previous Record
The sports betting market in Tennessee surpassed even the most optimistic expectations, the November betting taxes and wagering figures report from the Tennessee Education Lottery (TEL) revealed. Shattering Previous First Month Record The body overseeing the licensing and regulation of online sports wagering in the state posted a record first month in which sportsbooks generated […]
Sports
December 23, 2020
DraftKings Matt Kalish Expects Busy Betting Season Ahead
DrafKings’ President and Co-founder, Matt Kalish, spoke with CNBC on Tuesday this week and revealed that the company’s team is very busy in light of the recent launch of the NBA season and the return of NFL, college football, and basketball. According to Kalish, mobile sports betting will retain its popularity over time. DraftKings Expects […]