DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced that the Company has
reached an agreement with the Colorado Rockies to be named both the
franchise’s Official Daily Fantasy Operator and the franchise’s
first Official Sports Betting Operator. Separately, DraftKings also
announced that it has set September 25, 2020, as the grand opening
date for DraftKings Sportsbook at Mardi Gras Casino in Black Hawk,
Colorado.
“We are proud to grow our presence in Colorado both in
announcing our latest deal with the Rockies and also look forward
to soon officially opening the doors to our newest retail
sportsbook at Mardi Gras Casino and Resort,” said Matt Kalish,
Co-Founder and President, DraftKings North America. “In the short
span since launching our top-rated mobile sportsbook app in
Colorado this past May, Coloradans have proven to be among our most
engaged customers, which makes our deepened connection to the state
through these collaborations all the more exciting.”
In addition to in-stadium branding rights, DraftKings is also
receiving a license to utilize Rockies trademarks and logos.
Furthermore, the Rockies and DraftKings will collaborate to develop
a digital content series featuring Rockies’ player appearances on
DraftKings’ original “The Sweat” program, along with podcasts, live
videos and more.
“All of us at the Colorado Rockies are thrilled to take this
exciting next step in our longstanding relationship with
DraftKings,” said Walker Monfort, Rockies’ Vice President of
Corporate Partnerships. “Expanding on our current deal for daily
fantasy sports will only enhance what we’ve built with DraftKings
up to this point. Tying our brand to an early industry leader in
the new frontier of legalized sports betting will be a great new
endeavor for both parties.”
The retail sportsbook located within the Mardi Gras Casino in
Black Hawk, Colorado is set to officially open on Friday, September
25, and will provide sports bettors with an optimal viewing and
hospitality experience. Equipped with more than 40 televisions,
large video boards dedicated to displaying odds, several
self-service betting kiosks and a full-service American sports bar
and restaurant, the entire location is designed with the modern fan
in mind.
“The new DraftKings retail sportsbook location is the perfect
addition to their mobile betting access we launched earlier this
summer,” said George Papanier, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Twin River Worldwide Holdings. “The space has over 40
large TVs and multiple odds boards, a large full-service bar with
22 seats, a VIP area, and a great new menu featuring American
pub-style fare with a Colorado twist, including our famous short
rib stacker with house-made chips, an artisan BLT with a poached
egg, and carnitas tacos. There is nothing like it in Black Hawk and
we are excited to become Colorado’s new home for all
sports.”
DraftKings has offered daily fantasy contests in Colorado since
2012 and launched its top-rated sportsbook app in the state in May
2020. All DraftKings apps across daily fantasy, sportsbook and
casino are available for download here.
About DraftKings
DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) is a digital sports entertainment
and gaming company created to fuel the competitive spirits 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 is a multi-channel provider of sports
betting and gaming technologies, powering sports and gaming
entertainment for 50+ operators across more than 15 regulated U.S.
and global markets, including Arkansas and Oregon in the U.S.
DraftKings’ Sportsbook offers mobile and retail betting for major
U.S. and international sports and operates in the United States
pursuant to regulations in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and
West Virginia. DraftKings’ daily fantasy sports product is
available in 8 countries internationally with 15 distinct sports
categories. DraftKings is the official daily fantasy partner of the
NFL, MLB and the PGA TOUR as well as an authorized gaming operator
of the NBA and MLB and an official betting operator of the PGA
TOUR.
About Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. owns and manages nine
casinos, two in Rhode Island, two in Mississippi, one in Delaware,
one in Missouri and three casinos as well as a horse racetrack that
has 13 authorized OTB licenses in Colorado. Properties include Twin
River Casino Hotel (Lincoln, RI), Tiverton Casino Hotel (Tiverton,
RI), Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Biloxi, MS), Casino Vicksburg
(formerly Lady Luck Casino Vicksburg in Vicksburg, MS), Dover Downs
Hotel & Casino (Dover, DE), Casino KC, formerly Isle of Capri
Casino in Kansas City, MO), Golden Gates Casino (Black Hawk, CO),
Golden Gulch Casino (Black Hawk, CO), Mardi Gras Casino (Black
Hawk, CO), and Arapahoe Park racetrack (Aurora, CO). Its casinos
range in size from 603 slots and 8 electronic table games to
properties with over 4,100 slots, approximately 125 table games,
and 48 stadium gaming positions, along with hotel and resort
amenities. Its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange
under the ticker symbol "TRWH."
About Mardi Gras, Golden Gulch and Golden Gates Casinos
Black Hawk
Mardi Gras, Golden Gulch and Golden Gates Casino are located in
the heart of Black Hawk, CO. The trio of casinos is owned and
operated by Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc, which acquired the
properties in early 2020, and deliver a complete casino gaming
experience to our players. All three casinos combined offer more
than 650 loose slots, 33 exciting table games, and Black Hawk’s
best poker parlour. For more information, visit
www.goldenmardigras.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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“intends,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “future,”
“propose” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or
the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to
identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or
results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks,
uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of
which are outside DraftKings’ control, that could cause actual
results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in
the forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional
risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ
from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see
DraftKings’ Securities and Exchange Commission filings. DraftKings
does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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