Home to 10 professional sports teams spanning six major leagues with an additional three teams located within 15 miles of New York City, the state boasts one of the strongest sports cultures in the world with millions of passionate sports fans. A special thanks to Governor Hochul, Senator Addabbo, Assemblyman Pretlow, the New York Gaming Commission along with the tireless efforts of our dedicated DraftKings team.” “We are pleased to bring new levels of access and immersive engagement to New Yorkers with the arrival of mobile sports betting. “As a longtime Boston sports fan, I can personally attest to countless fiery rivalries against various New York teams, and that passion is what makes these fanbases so special within this globally revered sports entertainment mecca,” said Jason Robins, CEO, co-founder and chairman of the board, DraftKings. The State authorized mobile and online sports betting in New York this past April. The launch comes ahead of the NFL Playoffs, one of the busiest periods for betting activity in the year. The Company is set to become one of the first operators to launch in the Empire State. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced the company will launch its mobile and online sportsbook in New York on Saturday, January 8. New York Becomes Largest State with DraftKings Mobile SportsbookīOSTON & NEW YORK – (January 6, 2022) – DraftKings Inc.
