DraftKings Plans to Launch Mobile Sports Betting in Washington D.C.
DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) has announced plans to launch its online sportsbook in Washington D.C., pending regulatory approvals. This expansion follows a market access agreement with D.C. United, potentially making Washington D.C. the 29th jurisdiction in North America for DraftKings Sportsbook. The launch will offer D.C. sports fans access to various betting markets, including same-game parlays and in-game betting.
DraftKings emphasizes its commitment to responsible gaming, offering tools like deposit limits, cool-off features, and the 'My Stat Sheet' for personalized gaming insights. The company is also an active member of the American Gaming Association, promoting responsible betting practices.
DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) ha annunciato piani per lanciare il suo sportsbook online a Washington D.C., in attesa di approvazioni regolamentari. Questa espansione segue un accordo di accesso al mercato con D.C. United, rendendo potenzialmente Washington D.C. la 29ª giurisdizione in Nord America per DraftKings Sportsbook. Il lancio offrirà ai fan dello sport di D.C. accesso a vari mercati di scommesse, inclusi i pari della stessa partita e le scommesse in-game.
DraftKings sottolinea il suo impegno per il gioco responsabile, offrendo strumenti come limiti di deposito, funzioni di pausa e 'My Stat Sheet' per approfondimenti personalizzati sul gioco. L'azienda è anche un membro attivo dell'American Gaming Association, promuovendo pratiche di scommessa responsabili.
DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) ha anunciado planes para lanzar su sportsbook en línea en Washington D.C., pendiente de aprobaciones regulatorias. Esta expansión sigue a un acuerdo de acceso al mercado con D.C. United, lo que podría convertir a Washington D.C. en la 29ª jurisdicción en América del Norte para DraftKings Sportsbook. El lanzamiento ofrecerá a los aficionados deportivos de D.C. acceso a varios mercados de apuestas, incluyendo apuestas combinadas en el mismo juego y apuestas en el transcurso del juego.
DraftKings enfatiza su compromiso con el juego responsable, ofreciendo herramientas como límites de depósito, funciones de enfriamiento y 'My Stat Sheet' para obtener información personalizada sobre el juego. La empresa también es un miembro activo de la American Gaming Association, promoviendo prácticas de apuestas responsables.
DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG)는 워싱턴 D.C.에서 온라인 스포츠북을 출시할 계획을 발표했습니다. 이 계획은 규제 승인을 받기 전의 단계이며, D.C. 유나이티드와의 시장 접근 계약에 따른 것입니다. 이는 워싱턴 D.C.가 DraftKings Sportsbook의 북미 29번째 관할구역이 될 가능성을 제시합니다. 출시 후 D.C.의 스포츠 팬들은 같은 경기에서의 콤보 베팅 및 경기 중 베팅을 포함한 다양한 베팅 시장에 접근할 수 있게 됩니다.
DraftKings는 책임 있는 게임에 대한 헌신을 강조하며, 예치금 한도, 쿨오프 기능, 개인화된 게임 통찰을 위한 'My Stat Sheet'와 같은 도구를 제공합니다. 이 회사는 또한 미국 게임 협회의 활동적인 회원으로, 책임 있는 베팅 관행을 홍보하고 있습니다.
DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) a annoncé des projets pour lancer son sportsbook en ligne à Washington D.C., sous réserve d'approbations réglementaires. Cette expansion fait suite à un accord d'accès au marché avec D.C. United, ce qui pourrait faire de Washington D.C. la 29e juridiction en Amérique du Nord pour DraftKings Sportsbook. Le lancement offrira aux fans de sport de D.C. un accès à divers marchés de paris, y compris des paris combinés sur le même match et des paris en direct.
DraftKings souligne son engagement envers le jeu responsable, en offrant des outils tels que des limites de dépôt, des options de pause et le 'My Stat Sheet' pour des insights de jeux personnalisés. L'entreprise est également un membre actif de l'American Gaming Association, promouvant des pratiques de paris responsables.
DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) hat Pläne angekündigt, sein Online-Sportsbook in Washington D.C. zu starten, vorbehaltlich regulatorischer Genehmigungen. Diese Expansion folgt auf eine Marktzugangsvereinbarung mit D.C. United, was Washington D.C. potenziell zur 29. Jurisdiktion in Nordamerika für das DraftKings Sportsbook machen könnte. Der Start wird den Sportfans in D.C. den Zugang zu verschiedenen Wettmärkten ermöglichen, einschließlich Same-Game-Parlays und In-Game-Wetten.
DraftKings betont sein Engagement für verantwortungsvolles Spielen und bietet Werkzeuge wie Einzahlungslimits, Abkühlungsfunktionen und das 'My Stat Sheet' für personalisierte Spielanalysen an. Das Unternehmen ist auch ein aktives Mitglied der American Gaming Association und fördert verantwortungsvolle Wettpraktiken.
- Expansion into Washington D.C. market, potentially becoming the 29th jurisdiction for DraftKings Sportsbook
- Market access agreement with D.C. United, providing entry into the nation's capital
- Offering a variety of betting markets and features to D.C. sports fans
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BOSTON, July 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) announced its intention to launch its top-rated online sportsbook in Washington D.C., pending licensure and regulatory approvals. The expected arrival into the nation’s capital follows a market access agreement with D.C. United, which would pave the way for the digital sports entertainment and gaming company to operate in The District of Columbia. Once live, Washington D.C. would become the 29th jurisdiction in North America in which the DraftKings Sportsbook operates.
“It has been incredible to see legalized sports betting grow rapidly over the past six years, and with plans to launch our online sportsbook in D.C., DraftKings looks forward to expanding its presence in more than half the country,” said Matt Kalish, President, DraftKings North America. “We would like to thank the D.C. Council for creating a path to bring DraftKings’ top-rated sportsbook to the nation’s capital. Together with D.C. United, we look forward to delivering fans a best-in-class experience through our customer-friendly product.”
Washington D.C. is home to professional sports teams across the MLB, MLS, NBA, WNBA, NWSL and NHL and soon, eligible sports fans will have access to a wide variety of betting markets and key offerings such as same-game parlays, in-game betting, special odds boosts and more on DraftKings online sportsbook.
“With the D.C. Council’s recent decision to expand the world of sports betting in D.C., we look forward to working with DraftKings to introduce their online sportsbook as another way for D.C. residents to bet in the city,” said Danita Johnson, President of Business Operations for D.C. United. “Our goal is to always make every fan experience seamless, and this platform will help us to deliver on that promise.”
Responsible gaming is one of DraftKings’ top priorities and a core part of the company’s mission. As a safe, regulated sportsbook, DraftKings is committed to offering robust consumer protection standards. Available tools and resources include deposit and time limits, access to responsible gaming resource materials, cool off and self-exclusion features and “My Stat Sheet” – an innovative feature to track personalized gaming statistics and insights.
As an active member of the American Gaming Association (“AGA”), DraftKings is committed to promoting the AGA’s Have A Game Plan.® Bet Responsibly™ public service campaign, which educates customers on responsible gaming best practices, such as establishing and adhering to a budget and only engaging with legal, regulated operators. DraftKings is committed to providing a safe and fun gaming environment that all customers can enjoy responsibly in states where sports betting is legal. A core part of the company’s mission, DraftKings has robust consumer protection standards on its platforms and provides consumers with responsible gaming tools and resources while leveraging advanced technology to detect signs of potentially problematic behavior.
Eligible customers in Washington D.C. can access the latest betting markets and more by downloading the DraftKings Sportsbook app available via iOS and Android here. DraftKings is committed to providing customers with resources to help bet responsibly. Customers can review DraftKings’ Responsible Gaming tools here. For additional problem gaming support or services, Washington D.C. customers can call 1-800-GAMBLER.
About DraftKings
DraftKings Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company created to be the Ultimate Host and fuel the competitive spirit of sports fans with products that range across daily fantasy, regulated gaming, and digital media. Headquartered in Boston and launched in 2012 by Jason Robins, Matt Kalish and Paul Liberman, DraftKings is the only U.S.-based vertically integrated sports betting operator. DraftKings’ mission is to make life more exciting by responsibly creating the world’s favorite real-money games and betting experiences. DraftKings Sportsbook is live with mobile and/or retail sports betting operations pursuant to regulations in 27 states and in Ontario, Canada. The Company operates iGaming pursuant to regulations in five states and in Ontario, Canada under its DraftKings brand and pursuant to regulations in three states under its Golden Nugget Online Gaming brand. DraftKings owns Jackpocket, the leading digital lottery app in the United States. DraftKings’ daily fantasy sports product is available in 44 states, certain Canadian provinces, and the United Kingdom. DraftKings is both an official daily fantasy and sports betting partner of the NFL, NHL, PGA TOUR, WNBA and UFC, as well as an official daily fantasy partner of NASCAR, an official sports betting partner of the NBA and an authorized gaming operator of MLB. In addition, DraftKings owns and operates DraftKings Network a multi-platform content ecosystem with original programming. DraftKings is committed to being a responsible steward of this new era in real-money gaming with a Company-wide focus on responsible gaming and corporate social responsibility.
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