
DraftKings
Founded Year
2012Stage
Corporate Minority - P2P | IPOTotal Raised
$727.6MRevenue
$0000About DraftKings
DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company. It is a multi-channel provider of sports betting and gaming technologies, powering sports and gaming entertainment. It was founded in 2012 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Research containing DraftKings
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned DraftKings in 2 CB Insights research briefs, most recently on Sep 6, 2022.
Expert Collections containing DraftKings
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DraftKings Patents
DraftKings has filed 47 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Free content management systems
- Content management systems
- Internet television

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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10/28/2022 | 9/19/2023 | Internet television, Cable television technology, Interactive television, Video on demand services, Digital video recorders | Grant |
Application Date | 10/28/2022 |
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Grant Date | 9/19/2023 |
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Related Topics | Internet television, Cable television technology, Interactive television, Video on demand services, Digital video recorders |
Status | Grant |
Latest DraftKings News
Sep 19, 2023
DraftKings dominates Massachusetts online sports betting in August 19th September 2023 9:10 am GMT Online sports wagers in Massachusetts climbed versus the previous month to $307.2 million in August, with DraftKings accounting for 53 per cent of the market. DraftKings’s online wagers were $161.9 million and its 53 per cent share in August was the brand’s highest since launch in March. FanDuel was the nearest rival with wagers of $79.4 million, a share of 26 per cent. No other brand held more than 10 per cent of the Massachusetts sports betting [...] Continue reading Subscribe for full access to Gaming Intelligence including premium news content, feature articles, news archive, company profiles and more. Includes subscription to the print edition of GIQ magazine and postage.
DraftKings Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was DraftKings founded?
DraftKings was founded in 2012.
Where is DraftKings's headquarters?
DraftKings's headquarters is located at 222 Berkeley Street, Boston.
What is DraftKings's latest funding round?
DraftKings's latest funding round is Corporate Minority - P2P.
How much did DraftKings raise?
DraftKings raised a total of $727.6M.
Who are the investors of DraftKings?
Investors of DraftKings include Temasek, The Jordan Company, Wellington Management, Capital Group Companies, Franklin Templeton and 27 more.
Who are DraftKings's competitors?
Competitors of DraftKings include Novig, Wagr, BetMGM, Dabble, Underdog and 12 more.
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