DraftKings Launches Mobile Sportsbook and iGaming Products in Ontario
May 18 2022 - 1:00PM
DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced the launch of its
online sportsbook and online casino products in Ontario, Canada.
DraftKings will deliver customers in Ontario a best-in-class sports
betting experience through its top-rated sportsbook app, as well as
more than 130 online casino game variations through DraftKings
Casino such as baccarat, blackjack, roulette and slots.
The DraftKings Sportsbook will provide Ontarians with legal and
regulated opportunities to place bets across various sports leagues
and sporting events, including the 2022 NHL Playoffs, Major League
Baseball, Major League Soccer, this year’s highly anticipated FIFA
World Cup and more. Customers in Ontario will be able to enjoy an
array of parlay options, including DraftKings’ same-game-parlay
feature – all available at their fingertips through the
user-friendly DraftKings Sportsbook app.
“DraftKings’ entry into Canada with our online sportsbook and
online casino products is a significant milestone in our expansion
efforts as we reach nearly 40-percent of Canada's total
population," said Jason Robins, DraftKings co-founder, chairman and
CEO. "We look forward to providing the passionate fanbase in
Ontario with the most entertaining and responsible gaming
experience possible."
DraftKings is committed to creating inclusive and responsible
pathways for people to build, create, imagine, and innovate through
the DraftKings S.E.R.V.E.S. program, with a focus on Service,
Equity, Responsible Gaming, Vitality, Entrepreneurship, and Sports.
Responsible gaming is a key pillar of the DraftKings S.E.R.V.E.S.
program and DraftKings’ collective mission is to protect consumers
with groundbreaking technology, employee training, resources for
customers, and the support of evidence-based research.
Eligible fans can find the latest betting markets and more by
downloading the DraftKings Sportsbook app available via iOS and
Android here. To become a DraftKings Dynasty Rewards member
visit sportsbook.draftkings.com/dynasty.
About DraftKingsDraftKings Inc. is a digital
sports entertainment and gaming company created to 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 is a multi-channel provider of
sports betting and gaming technologies, powering sports and gaming
entertainment for operators in 17 countries. The company operates
iGaming in 5 states through its DraftKings brand, as well as
operating Golden Nugget Online Gaming, an award-winning iGaming
product and iconic gaming brand, in 3 states. DraftKings’
Sportsbook is live with mobile and/or retail betting operations in
the United States pursuant to regulations in 18 states and in
Ontario, Canada.
DraftKings’ daily fantasy sports product is available in 6
countries internationally with 15 distinct sports categories.
DraftKings is both an official daily fantasy and sports betting
partner of the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, PGA TOUR and UFC as well as an
official daily fantasy partner of NASCAR. Launched in August 2021,
DraftKings Marketplace is a digital collectibles ecosystem designed
for mainstream accessibility that offers curated NFT drops and
supports secondary-market transactions. DraftKings also owns Vegas
Sports Information Network (VSiN), a multi-platform broadcast and
content company.
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information, future events or otherwise, except as required by
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