DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) has announced its plan to introduce its online sportsbook in Washington D.C., pending licensure and regulatory approvals. This move follows a market access agreement with D.C. United, which will allow DraftKings to operate in the District of Columbia. Once approved, Washington D.C. will become the 29th North American jurisdiction to host the DraftKings Sportsbook.
Washington D.C. is home to a variety of professional sports teams, including those in MLB, MLS, NBA, WNBA, NWSL, and NHL. Soon, sports fans in the capital will have access to numerous betting markets and features such as same-game parlays, in-game betting, and special odds boosts via the DraftKings online sportsbook.
DraftKings emphasizes responsible gaming as a core part of its mission. The company is committed to offering robust consumer protection standards, including deposit and time limits, access to responsible gaming resources, cool-off and self-exclusion features, and personalized gaming statistics through “My Stat Sheet.”
As a member of the American Gaming Association (AGA), DraftKings actively promotes the AGA’s Have A Game Plan.® Bet Responsibly™ campaign, educating customers on responsible gaming practices, such as setting budgets and using legal, regulated operators. DraftKings aims to provide a safe and enjoyable gaming environment, leveraging advanced technology to detect signs of potentially problematic behavior.
Eligible customers in Washington D.C. can access the latest betting markets by downloading the DraftKings Sportsbook app available on iOS and Android. For more information on responsible gaming tools provided by DraftKings, customers can visit their Responsible Gaming page.
“It has been incredible to see legalized sports betting grow rapidly over the past six years, and with plans to launch our online sportsbook in D.C., DraftKings looks forward to expanding its presence in more than half the country,” said Matt Kalish, President, DraftKings North America. “We would like to thank the D.C. Council for creating a path to bring DraftKings’ top-rated sportsbook to the nation’s capital. Together with D.C. United, we look forward to delivering fans a best-in-class experience through our customer-friendly product.”
“With the D.C. Council’s recent decision to expand the world of sports betting in D.C., we look forward to working with DraftKings to introduce their online sportsbook as another way for D.C. residents to bet in the city,” said Danita Johnson, President of Business Operations for D.C. United. “Our goal is to always make every fan experience seamless, and this platform will help us to deliver on that promise.”
