Business
June 7, 2022
DraftKings CEO Talks California, Illegal Sports Gambling, and Costs of Acquisition
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins is bullish on what his company can achieve. Commenting during the Goldman Sachs Travel and Leisure Conference the executive exuded confidence that DraftKings is on the right track and that the company will continue to expand in the regulated sports betting space. Illegal Gambling Still Has Sway with the US Bettor […]
Industry
June 1, 2022
DraftKings’ SVP Jeffrey Haas Stepped Down for Pastures New
Jeffrey Haas, DraftKings’ Senior Vice President (SVP) of International Strategy, announced in a statement on LinkedIn that he would be leaving the company after almost seven years. Seven Years of ‘Continual Education’ Haas joined Boston-based sports gambling operator DraftKings in August 2015 in the role of Chief International Officer and remained in the position until […]
Industry
May 30, 2022
High 5 Games Signs a Multi-Market Deal with DraftKings
DraftKings, a gambling, sports betting and daily fantasy company, has signed a deal with High 5 Games, the industry’s largest independent casino games provider. As per the deal, the latter will power DraftKings with its proprietary suite of casino games. High 5 to Power DraftKings with Games The partnership will cover multiple jurisdictions. It allow […]
Business
May 27, 2022
California Gambling Reform May Help Prop Up DraftKings’ Falling Stock
It has been rough going for online betting operator DraftKings. The company’s stock continues to lose value despite recent good news and outstanding growth prospects. Its earnings call on May 6 scored significantly better than the Nasdaq consensus estimate, and with the continued efforts to legalize sports gambling across the entire US, long-term prospects are […]
Sports
May 26, 2022
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins Talks Crypto Sports Betting
DraftKings CEO Jason Robinson is confident that cryptocurrencies will play a more prominent role in the sports betting and gaming ecosystem. In fact, DraftKings has not waited for events to catch up to it and is already blazing a trail with its dedicated DraftKings Marketplace which is centered around non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Cryptocurrency Betting Coming […]
Casino
May 24, 2022
DraftKings Teams up with White Hat Studios for IGaming Content
As DraftKings seeks to scale its offer in the igaming vertical, and most recently launched in Ontario, the company is also looking to add more fresh content that will maintain its competitive edge in this highly lucrative industry. More iGaming Partnerships in the United States This is why the addition of content by White Hat […]
Casino
May 19, 2022
DraftKings Enters Ontario as 12th Licensed Gambling Operator
DraftKings took its sweet time, but it’s finally out on the market in Ontario. This means that locals can join the sports betting platform and pick from a range of events that are duly covered by DraftKings Sportsbook. These include the National Hockey League, Major League Baseball, and Major League Soccer. Sportsbook and Casino Products […]
Industry
May 17, 2022
DraftKings, Bally’s Acquire Kansas Market Access via Boot Hill Casino
DraftKings and Bally’s Corporation secured market access in Kansas through agreements with the subsidiary of Butler National Corporation that manages Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Dodge City. Awaiting Regulatory Approvals The agreements Butler National, a leader in special mission aircraft modifications and provider of gaming industry professional management services, signed with Boston-based DraftKings and […]
Industry
May 16, 2022
The AGCO Allows DraftKings to Launch in Ontario
DraftKings, an American fantasy sports and sports betting company, has successfully received approval to launch in Ontario. The operator is one of the few to receive a two-year license. DraftKings to Launch in Ontario Shortly after Ontario announced its plans to launch a regulated sports betting and iGaming market, it quickly became one of the […]
Sports
May 12, 2022
High Roller Marco Piemonte Goes After $1 Million Parlay and Loses
As opposed to the French gambler who turned his $3 pocket change into $3 million on a slot machine in January, a high roller who staked $40,000 on a four-way parlay lost $1 million after he turned down DraftKings’s cashback offer for over $364,000. Marco Piemonte is the 32-year-old car dealer from Illinois who decided […]
