DraftKings Plans Launch of Online Sportsbook in Washington D.C.

Expanding Presence

The agreement with D.C. United enables DraftKings to operate in the nation’s capital. Once approved, Washington D.C. will become the 29th jurisdiction in North America where the DraftKings Sportsbook is available.

Matt Kalish, President of DraftKings North America, highlighted the company’s forward-looking approach. “With plans to launch our online sportsbook in D.C., DraftKings looks forward to expanding its presence in more than half the country.”

“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,” added Kalish.

Diverse Betting Options

Washington D.C. recently opened its doors to a broader range of operators. Until recently, options for punters in D.C. were limited to the subcontractor Intralot and FanDuel. As the new budget included provisions for expanding the local market, Caesars and BetMGM removed their geofences in the second half of July.

Now, everything is pointing towards DraftKings becoming the fourth operator to enter the D.C. market.

Danita Johnson, President of Business Operations for D.C. United, emphasized the positive impact of the D.C. Council’s recent decision to expand sports betting. “We look forward to working with DraftKings to introduce their online sportsbook as another way for D.C. 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.”