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DraftKings has announced plans to launch its online sportsbook in Washington DC, pending the necessary licensure and regulatory approvals.
This move comes as part of a market access agreement with DC United which will allow DraftKings to operate in the nation’s capital.
Once operational, Washington DC will be the 29th jurisdiction in North America where the DraftKings Sportsbook is available.
The update means that sports fans in the district should soon have access to a range of betting markets and offerings on DraftKings’ online sportsbook. Some of the features on offer will include same-game parlays, in-game betting and special odds boosts.
Commenting on the expansion, Matt Kalish, President of DraftKings North America, said: “It has been incredible to see legalised sports betting grow rapidly over the past six years, and with plans to launch our online sportsbook in DC, DraftKings looks forward to expanding its presence in more than half the country.
“We would like to thank the DC Council for creating a path to bring DraftKings’ top-rated sportsbook to the nation’s capital. Together with DC United, we look forward to delivering fans a best-in-class experience through our customer-friendly product.”
Danita Johnson, President of Business Operations for DC United, added: “With the DC Council’s recent decision to expand the world of sports betting in DC, we look forward to working with DraftKings to introduce their online sportsbook as another way for DC residents to bet in the city.
“Our goal is to always make every fan experience seamless, and this platform will help us to deliver on that promise.”
In related news, DraftKings was fined $100,000 in New Jersey earlier this month for inaccurate financial reporting.
