DraftKings signs with Disney unit, replacing Penn

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The ESPN Bet logo on a laptop arranged in New York, US, on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.  Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Disney’s ESPN is swapping out its sports betting partner. In separate releases Thursday, the company said it was terminating its agreement with Penn Entertainment years earlier than planned and had signed […]


Massive Powerball jackpot means big boost for DraftKings

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Budrul Chukrut | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Powerball fever is spreading as the jackpot hits $1.8 billion, making it the second-largest prize in U.S. lottery history. The enthusiasm for the gargantuan pot is fueling business on Jackpocket, a lottery courier owned by DraftKings and available in 16 states. DraftKings said 15 million […]


DraftKings launches month-long responsible gambling campaign following lawsuit

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DraftKings embarks on month-long responsible gambling campaign for Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM). Sportsbook operator DraftKings is running a month-long campaign as part of Responsible Gaming Education Month in September. That includes the launch of a sweepstakes tied to the start of the NFL season that offers players the chance to win NFL tickets, including a […]


Massachusetts hits DraftKings with record $450K fine for accepting credit card bets

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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has just handed down its biggest sports betting penalty yet, hitting DraftKings with a $450,000 fine for letting customers fund bets with credit cards, which is against state law. According to the body, DraftKings failed to stop this kind of funding between March 10, 2023, and February 13, 2024. In that […]