DraftKings Digital Sportsbook App Goes Live in Pennsylvania

The next state in line to in on DraftKings sportsbook action is Pennsylvania, as it officially launches the operator’s digital app across its territory. With recent expansions to Iowa, West Virginia and Indiana, The Keystone State will receive top-rated mobile betting services on sports, including NFL, NBA and other major leagues.

Sports enthusiasts will also be given access to advanced in-app features, such as in-game betting, odds boosts, props, futures as well as Flash Bet for instantaneous live wagering.

Pivotal Next Step for DraftKings

As an authorized gaming operator of Major League Baseball, first official daily fantasy sports partner for the National Football League and enfranchised the Pennsylvanian market.

According to Jason Robins, co-founder and chief executive, the company has seen immense success with its sportsbook product in the previous months, launching it across the entire country. Robins adds:

“Pennsylvania is home to two of the biggest sports cities in the world and multiple big-time college programs, with some of the most die-hard fan bases of all-time. We could not be more excited to introduce those fans to our top-rated mobile sportsbook and provide them with the unrivaled experience that has become synonymous with DraftKings.”

ing the market in the midst of the 2019 NFL season is going to have a powerful effect on Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers fans, since they are among the most expected teams to win the next Super Bowl.

DraftKings Sportsbook caters daily fantasy sports products to over 11 million ed s and is available in 8 countries, including the United States. By offering mobile and retail betting on major national and global sporting events, the operator has already reached the $1 billion threshold, aiming to boost that figure even higher in the future.

$1 Million for Charity Causes

Recently, the American daily fantasy sports provider from Boston, MA launched a charity campaign in partnership with Larry Fitzgerald, a football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals.

As a result of the “Pink’ Em” campaign that took place over the course of all four NFL weekends in October, DraftKings Inc. raised $119,000 to breast cancer awareness research.

Founded in 2018, the company’s Tech for Heroes program has collected over $1 million dollars for veterans and military spouses.

“With over half a million entries into our Pink ’Em contests this month, it is evident our players not only understand the importance of giving back through social responsibility efforts, but also crave the ability to do so on our platform,” said Matt Kalish, chief revenue officer.

Tech for Heroes has trained more than 150 veterans by organizing technology classes in cities across America. So far, the program has been successful in Austin, Boston, Columbus and San Francisco. The locations that will further improve the company’s charitable footprint are Hoboken and Las Vegas.

Source:

“DraftKings Sportsbook Makes Its Pennsylvania Debut”, draftkings.com, November 7, 2019.