DraftKings – iGaming Company Profile, Contacts & Partnership Opportunities
About Organisation
Brief Overview
| Industry | iGaming, Sports Betting, Fantasy Sports |
| Business Model | B2C (Real-Money Gaming), B2B (Tech Solutions via acquisitions) |
| Public Listing | NASDAQ: DKNG (since April 2020) |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Core Offering | DFS, sportsbook, iGaming, digital lottery, micro-betting |
Mission and Business Focus
DraftKings aims to be the most trusted and customer-centric destination for sports fans by delivering immersive betting and gaming experiences in a responsible and compliant environment.
Company History & Founders
Year Founded and Evolution
| 2012 | Founded by Jason Robins, Matthew Kalish, and Paul Liberman in Boston |
| 2018 | Enters legal U.S. sports betting market post-PASPA repeal |
| 2020 | Goes public via SPAC merger with Diamond Eagle and SBTech |
| 2021 | Acquires Golden Nugget Online Gaming |
| 2024 | Acquires Jackpocket, Simplebet, and Sports IQ Analytics |
Founders & Key People
- Jason Robins – Co-founder, CEO, and Chairman
- Matthew Kalish – Co-founder, President (North America)
- Paul Liberman – Co-founder, President (Global Tech & Product)
Ownership
| Institutional Investors | ~85.6% |
| General Public | ~12.1% |
| Individual Insiders | ~2.3% |
| Government Entities | ~0.04% |
Top Shareholders: Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and Wellington Management Group.
Licensing & Regulatory Info
Active Licenses
- Licensed in 20+ U.S. states and Ontario, Canada
Regulatory Bodies
| New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement | New Jersey, USA |
| Michigan Gaming Control Board | Michigan, USA |
| Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection | Connecticut, USA |
| Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board | Pennsylvania, USA |
| Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario | Ontario, Canada |
| Ohio Casino Control Commission | Ohio, USA |
Compliance Focus
- Responsible gaming practices
- Data integrity and security
- Monitoring player behaviour and betting limits
Offices & Headquarters
Main Office Locations
| Boston, MA, USA | Global Headquarters |
| New York, NY / Hoboken, NJ / Las Vegas, NV / Houston, TX | US Commercial & Tech Operations |
| Dublin, Ireland / London, UK | EMEA Expansion & Engineering |
| Sofia & Plovdiv, Bulgaria | Development Centres |
| Tel Aviv, Israel / Kyiv, Ukraine | R&D and Product Innovation |
Business Partnerships & Acquisitions
Key Partnerships
| NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, PGA TOUR, UFC, NASCAR | Official league partnerships |
| DraftKings Network / VSiN | Content and media verticals |
| EveryMatrix | Platform and iGaming distribution partner |
| Presidio | Tech infrastructure services |
Acquisitions
- Golden Nugget Online Gaming (2021) – iGaming expansion
- Jackpocket (2024) – Digital lottery vertical
- Simplebet (2024) – Micro-betting technology
- Sports IQ Analytics (2024) – Advanced data and trading tools
Contact Details
- Headquarters:
222 Berkeley Street, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02116
United States - Public Relations & Investor Contact: Available via contact forms on www.draftkings.com
