DraftKings to take online sportsbook live in Louisiana
DraftKings will launch its mobile sports betting app in Louisiana on Friday 28 January
DraftKings will set in motion its roving sports betting app in Pelican State on Fri 28 January.
After beingness granted approval by the Pelican State Gaming Control Board (LGCB), the Bayou State testament become the 17th US jurisdiction to receive DraftKings’ online sportsbook.
The app testament cater customers with a digital alternative to the operator’s retail sportsbook, which opened inward November at Golden Nugget’s Lake Charles cassino property.
Matt Kalish, DraftKings Co-founder and Second Earl of Guilford America President, said the launch of mobile sports betting in Louisiana is a “significant milestone” for the company.
“There have got been several DraftKings developments inward LA inward the in conclusion twelvemonth alone, including the debut of our day-to-day fantasize products and retail sportsbook, and this modish online sportsbook launch is another substantial milestone,” he said.
“Although Pelican State bettors have got antecedently been able to put wagers inward somebody at our Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles River location, the comer of peregrine betting greatly enhances accessibility and espousal potency within the Pelican State.”
The Boston-based DraftKings cited the state’s sporting reputation as a intellect for fans to engage, expression “there are plentiful hometown fanbases and opportunities inward Louisiana”.
Since the launch of its retail sportsbook, the keep company said NFL teams experience attracted the most wagers from local bettors. In particular, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys, KS City Chiefs and LA Rams experience taken the most action.
And responsible gaming is also a “key pillar” of DraftKings’ LA rollout.
The companion remarked: “DraftKings is an active fellow member of the American Gaming Association (AGA) and the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), and has tools similar self-imposed player limits, identity operator verification and geolocation to ensure all customers are provided with a unafraid and safe gaming experience.”