DraftKings

DraftKings is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that offers a variety of online gaming services. Established in 2012, it initially focused on daily and weekly fantasy sports contests across major sports in the United States and Canada, including football, baseball, basketball, and hockey. Following a 2018 Supreme Court ruling that permitted states to legalize online sports wagering, DraftKings expanded its offerings to include sports betting and iGaming, currently operating in 27 states and providing services to approximately 40% of Canada’s population. The company also develops and licenses gaming products and operates a non-fungible token marketplace. DraftKings distributes its services through various channels, including websites and mobile applications, positioning itself as a significant player in the online gaming industry.

Alan Ellingson

Senior Vice President, Finance and Analytics

Jason Robins

CEO and Co-Founder

Geoff Scott

Senior Vice President, Product

Past deals in Gambling

Golden Nugget

Acquisition in 2021
Golden Nugget operates as both a luxury hotel and casino, and as an online gaming company. It provides a range of online gaming options, including Live Dealer and Live Casino Floor experiences, primarily within the regulated market of New Jersey. Customers can engage in their favorite casino games and place bets on live sports events. Additionally, Golden Nugget manages online gaming operations for certain third-party entities in New Jersey, generating revenue through royalties and cost reimbursement.

SBTech

Acquisition in 2019
SBTech is a provider of advanced sports betting solutions and management services, catering to over 50 partners globally. The company specializes in developing an online sports betting and casino platform that includes a seamless sportsbook and the chameleon360 gaming platform. SBTech's offerings encompass managed services and retail and omnichannel products, ensuring that players have continuous access to sports and casino experiences across various platforms, including online, mobile, and retail. Their focus on technical excellence and deep market knowledge allows clients to benefit from highly configurable gaming products, complemented by robust business intelligence and reporting capabilities.

Kountermove

Acquisition in 2016
Kountermove is an online platform specializing in fantasy sports focused on mixed martial arts (MMA), including promotions such as UFC, Bellator MMA, and boxing, as well as wrestling and jiu-jitsu events. Launched in 2010 by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts Aaron Ard and Brian Knapp, Kountermove allows fans to engage in salary cap-style fantasy games where they can select teams of fighters and compete for cash prizes. The platform enhances fan interaction by fostering deeper connections between fighters and their supporters. Kountermove has garnered recognition within the industry, being named the Fantasy Sports Trade Association Rookie of the Year in 2015 and a runner-up in the Elevator Pitch competition in 2014. The company's president, Christie Sullivan, is also an accomplished Jiu-Jitsu competitor and instructor. Kountermove has established partnerships with notable names in the MMA community, contributing to its reputation as a leading fantasy sports platform in the combat sports arena.

StarStreet

Acquisition in 2014
StarStreet is a provider of a platform to play fantasy sports for money. It provides a stock-market styled platform enabling users to buy and sell shares on players, and to cash out at season's end. The platform is operable in the U.S. and Canada and provides contest opportunities in Major League Baseball (MLB), National Football League (NFL), and Canadian Football (CFB) leagues.

Draftstreet

Acquisition in 2014
Draftstreet.com is a destination where fantasy sports players can participate against anyone in the U.S., getting instant gratification on the various leagues they join by playing for cash. No longer do fantasy sports users have to play only against their friends and co-workers in private leagues, or go out and collect money if they had won a particular league. No longer does an injury to a first round pick ruin the whole fantasy season.Draftstreet.com has solved all of these and other shortcomings with this revolutionary product
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