DraftKings Renews State Council Funding Program and Expands Responsible Gaming Initiatives
March 05 2025 - 12:00PM
This Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), DraftKings Inc.
(Nasdaq: DKNG) is reinforcing its commitment to Responsible Gaming
through a series of initiatives and key milestones. The company is
renewing its State Council Funding Program to further support
nationwide resources, marking the one-year anniversary of its
industry-first My Stat Sheet tool, and launching a national
Responsible Gaming focused advertising campaign to raise awareness
for responsible play.
"At DraftKings, Responsible Gaming is fundamental to our
mission, and we are committed to making tools, resources, and
education available to all our players to help them play
responsibly," said Lori Kalani, Chief Responsible Gaming Officer at
DraftKings. "Through initiatives like My Stat Sheet, which provides
players with their personalized play data, and our new national
awareness campaign, we’re reinforcing the importance of responsible
play. Additionally, with the renewal of our State Council Funding
Program, we’re continuing to support organizations that expand
access to resources and education for players, their families, and
communities."
State Council Funding Program Renewal
Originally launched in 2022, the DraftKings State Council
Funding Program has provided over $2 million to state councils and
affiliates of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to
support educational campaigns, training programs, and resources
nationwide. This year, the company will distribute over $500,000 to
34 U.S. state problem gambling councils, including those in states
where it does not operate.
Funding has supported numerous initiatives, such as:
- California Council on Problem Gambling:
Improved their helpline with an AI-powered report featuring 15
years of filterable data, launched howtoexclude.org as a potential
national standard, and produced a 36-minute Responsible Gaming
video.
- Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling:
Upgraded facilities and programs at the Center of Recovery-CORE, a
treatment facility offering free support to Louisiana
residents.
- Maryland Council on Problem Gambling:
Developed 10 infographics for a marketing campaign and expanded
outreach capacity in key service areas.
- North Carolina Council on Problem Gambling:
Provided literature and support materials for individuals and
families, upgraded computer systems, and began redesigning their
website to strengthen resources for their all-volunteer team.
A Year of Impact With My Stat Sheet
Launched in 2024, My Stat Sheet—an industry-first feature—offers
players personalized insights into their gaming behavior with
intuitive charts and data. Just one year after launch, nearly half
of all DraftKings players have visited My Stat Sheet, with 13
million unique total visits to date, underscoring its impact in
promoting informed gaming and responsible play. Similar to
providing consumers screen time or fitness tracking, My Stat Sheet
gives DraftKings’ players a detailed view of time spent, deposits,
withdrawals, contest participation, wagers, and net wins or losses.
Players can review their stats across different timeframes,
promoting reflection on their play, and complementing the other
tools and resources available in DraftKings’ RG Center.
Recent enhancements have given My Stat Sheet a refreshed look,
offering improved breakdowns by product (Sportsbook, Casino, and
Daily Fantasy) and new insights into deposits and withdrawals,
making it even easier for players to track their activity.
National Responsible Gaming Advertising
Campaign
DraftKings is launching a national Responsible Gaming
advertising campaign during Problem Gambling Awareness Month,
backed by a commitment of over $10 million to amplify its message
and reach a broader audience. Developed with branding support from
the NFL and NBA, the ad emphasizes the importance of setting limits
and making informed choices. Airing ahead of the NCAA men’s and
women’s basketball tournaments, the ad is expected to reach
millions of viewers, reinforcing responsible play and promoting
sports betting as entertainment strictly for adults.
Beyond these efforts, DraftKings continues to offer a suite of
RG tools, including deposit and wager limits, alerts and reminders,
cooling-off periods, and self-exclusion options. To learn more
about DraftKings’ Responsible Gaming initiatives and resources,
please visit the RG Center.
About DraftKings
DraftKings Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and gaming
company created to be the Ultimate Host and 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’ mission is to make life more
exciting by responsibly creating the world’s favorite real-money
games and betting experiences. DraftKings Sportsbook is live with
mobile and/or retail sports betting operations pursuant to
regulations in 28 states, Washington, D.C., and in Ontario, Canada.
The Company operates iGaming pursuant to regulations in five states
and in Ontario, Canada under its DraftKings brand and pursuant to
regulations in three states under its Golden Nugget Online Gaming
brand. DraftKings owns Jackpocket, the leading digital lottery app
in the United States. DraftKings’ daily fantasy sports product is
available in 44 states and certain Canadian provinces. DraftKings
is both an official daily fantasy and sports betting partner of the
NFL, NHL, PGA TOUR, WNBA and UFC, as well as an official daily
fantasy partner of NASCAR, an official sports betting partner of
the NBA and an authorized gaming operator of MLB. In addition,
DraftKings owns and operates DraftKings Network, a multi-platform
content ecosystem. DraftKings is committed to being a responsible
steward of this new era in real-money gaming by developing and
promoting educational information and tools to help all players
enjoy our games responsibly.
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