Gambling News - 'Draftkings'
Industry
April 7, 2026
Cantor Affiliate Files Patent Lawsuits Against DraftKings and FanDuel
An affiliate of “iconic global financial institution with world-class talent, providing specialized sector expertise, innovative products, and personalized solutions”, Cantor Fitzgerald, has launched new legal action against two of the biggest names in US sports betting. Interactive Games LLC is accusing DraftKings and FanDuel of using patented technology without permission, allegedly infringing five patents originally […]
Sports
March 30, 2026
Judge Denies NCAA’s Request to Block DraftKings’ Use of March Madness Trademarks
Federal Judge Tanya Walton Pratt rejected the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) request for a temporary restraining order aimed at preventing DraftKings from using trademarks tied to the former’s basketball tournaments. Judge Sides with DraftKings Last week, the NCAA filed a complaint that asked a federal court to make DraftKings stop using March Madness, Final Four, […]
Industry
March 26, 2026
DraftKings Launches Historical Betting Product DK Replay in Oregon
American sports betting powerhouse DraftKings unveiled a new product called DK Replay. The product will be initially available in Oregon and will leverage the excitement of historical betting markets for Major League Baseball. DK Replay Launches in Oregon DraftKings launched DK Replay in Oregon yesterday, providing a new way for MLB fans to experience betting. […]
Sports
March 23, 2026
NCAA Says DraftKings Must Stop Using the March Madness Branding
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) filed an official complaint with a federal court on Friday, March 20, asking for the suspension of the use of the “March Madness” branding by DraftKings. The complaint argues that the sportsbook ought to stop using registered trademarks that are part of the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. […]
Sports
March 18, 2026
DraftKings Leads as Bettors Favor Sportsbooks Over Markets
A fresh industry survey suggests that traditional online sportsbooks continue to have a stronger appeal than prediction market platforms in regions where both options are available to consumers. Kalshi Gains Ground in States Without Legal Sportsbooks According to research conducted by Truist Securities, users tend to gravitate toward DraftKings when given a choice between conventional […]
Casino
March 17, 2026
DraftKings Debuts Flex Spins, New Approach to Casino Promos
DraftKings has launched a new initiative fully designed to strengthen the operator’s promotional push. This time, the company has focused on free spins and, specifically, its own brand of these promotions – the Flexi Spins. DraftKings Breaks Away with Traditional Free Spins Promotions In doing so, DraftKings seeks to address a fundamental problem with how […]
Sports
March 16, 2026
DraftKings Insider Explains How Company Sets Oscar Odds, Rise of Prediction Markets
The 98th Academy Awards are now down in history, with the ceremony having to navigate choppy industry seas, from fewer people turning up to watch premieres to emerging entertainment verticals, down to the fact that people are now increasingly flocking to prediction markets to make trades about the outcomes of the Oscars. Avello, A Sworn […]
Prediction Markets
March 3, 2026
DraftKings Unveils Super App to Unite Sportsbook, Casino, and Prediction Markets
DraftKings is preparing to merge all of its existing products into a single platform. The operator unveiled its plans for a “Super App” that will combine sportsbook, casino, lottery, and event-based prediction contracts under one roof. The integration of the new platform, branded DraftKings Sports & Casino, will begin ahead of March Madness, with additional […]
Sports
February 27, 2026
DraftKings Secures License in Arkansas as It Continues with US Expansion
DraftKings has finally obtained a license in Arkansas, after the sportsbook spent a long time outside the state. Critics cited the local revenue sharing model, which they argued would not be sustainable for gambling companies, as they have to share 51% of their revenue with their local partner. DraftKings Is Ready to Launch in Arkansas, […]
Legal
February 25, 2026
Massachusetts Court Allows Case Against DraftKings Promotion to Proceed
The Massachusetts Superior Court has allowed a class action lawsuit against DraftKings to proceed, despite the operator’s attempt to invoke summary judgement. The lawsuit relates to a promotion, which many customers found to be misleading and unclear. The Deposit Bonus Offer Was Misleading, Customers Say The promotion in question was the “$1,000 Deposit Bonus” DraftKings […]