“The national expansion of regulated sports betting is among our top strategic priorities. “This is a landmark deal in collaboration with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation as well as a critical next step to bringing America’s top-rated sportsbook app to sports fans in Connecticut,” said Matt Kalish, co-founder and President of DraftKings North America. Through this agreement, DraftKings, a leader in digital sports entertainment and gaming, will expand its footprint in New England and the Connecticut, New Jersey and New York Tri-State area. With this alliance, DraftKings will also become the official daily fantasy sports partner of Foxwoods Resort Casino.
Agreement Offers Access for Online Sports Betting in Connecticut, Along With Daily Fantasy CollaborationīOSTON & MASHANTUCKET, CT-December 7, 2020- DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation today announced they have entered into a multi-channel deal, setting the stage to deliver access for online sports betting ahead of the anticipated launch of legal sports betting in Connecticut, subject to necessary legislative and regulatory approvals.
