DraftKings Announces Washington, D.C. Market Access Deal

is on its way to the nation s capital.

DraftKings announced this morning it has reached a market access deal with the MLS team D.C. United to operate in the district.

The gaming company made no secret of its intention to move into the newest available market and will launch in upon licensure and regulatory approvals.

DraftKings 29th Jurisdiction

Once live, Washington, D.C. will be DraftKings 29th operational jurisdiction. DraftKings will be able to operate under a Type-C sports betting license if it is awarded one by district regulators.

The Washington, D.C. City Council recently opened its district up to multiple online sports betting operators after four years of the market being controlled by the lottery and its contracted partner Intralot.