DraftKings is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company founded in 2012. Its core business spans daily fantasy sports, mobile sports betting, online casino games, lottery services (through its Jackpocket acquisition), media content, and retail sportsbook locations. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker DKNG.
The company's technology stack is built to handle massive traffic spikes, support digital gaming platforms, and operate within the complex framework of regulated gaming technology. Its products serve millions of users daily across these various verticals.
DraftKings is headquartered in Boston, where it was founded, and maintains offices across the United States as well as internationally. The company describes its team as composed of gamers, tech enthusiasts, and sports fans, with a stated focus on building technology responsibly within a regulated industry.
