Jason Robins
DraftKings’ Robins urges lower expectations for Canada
Jason Robins, co-founder, chairman and CEO of DraftKings, said that the operator’s launch in Canada has gone “as expected”, as the business had lower expectations…
DraftKings ups guidance as revenue grows 252% but losses rise further
DraftKings’ revenue continued to rocket in Q1, growing 252.7% to $312.3m, but losses widened as the operator’s sky-high costs of sales and marketing costs continued…
DraftKings ends 2020 with strong Q4 showing as revenue grows 98%
DraftKings’ full-year revenue for 2020 finished up 49.0%, after the daily fantasy and sports betting operator ended the year by almost doubling revenue in the…
ESPN to promote William Hill, DraftKings odds through new deal
Sports media giant ESPN has agreed deals with both Caesars Entertainment and DraftKings to showcase odds from William Hill and daily fantasy sports information from…
DraftKings losses widen further in Q1 despite revenue growth
DraftKings and SBTech both saw revenue grow in the first quarter of 2020, but combined losses widened to $74.0m in the pair’s last full quarter…
DEAC shareholders approve SBTech-DraftKings merger
Shareholders of Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp. have approved the acquisitions of DraftKings and SBTech and the public listing of the new entity. At a shareholders’…
Mounting costs lead DraftKings to 2019 loss
DraftKings’ revenue increased year-on-year for 2019 and but losses widened, as its merger with SBTech approaches, but the operator remains confident of seeing earnings exceed…
DraftKings and SBTech to combine as listed gaming giant
DraftKings has struck a deal that will see it acquired by a special purpose acquisition company alongside betting and gaming technology provider SBTech, with the…
DraftKings becomes NFL’s first daily fantasy sports partner
DraftKings will become the first daily fantasy sports (DFS) partner of the National Football League (NFL). Under the deal, DraftKings will have access to NFL…
Reflections, data and royalties on first day of ICE Vox North America
The first day of ICE Vox North America took place exactly one year after the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection…