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DraftKings Launches Fantasy Sports Betting in Louisiana

Blake RobertsBy Blake Roberts Founder & Editor in Chief Updated: 19 July 2021
Blake Roberts Blake Roberts Founder & Editor in Chief

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DraftKings became the first sports betting operator to get the Daily Fantasy Sports license to do business in Louisiana with approval from the Louisiana Gambling Control Board in a few days.

According to DraftKings officials, the operator will start working in Louisiana as soon as possible, hoping to post its website and application online Thursday night. The Board of Directors unanimously approved the operator’s application for a license to operate.

DraftKings told State Police investigators that it hopes a net profit of $ 15.5 million in the first year. It will mean just $1.3 million in tax income for Louisiana.

Surprise for New Players from DraftKings in Louisiana

As DraftKings continues our nationwide expansion, we welcome Louisiana to the DraftKings family, an area rich with culture, heritage, and die-hard fanbases in both professional and college sports,

– stated Matt Kalish, co-founder and president of DraftKings North America.

To celebrate the start of DraftKings in Louisiana, new players who make an initial deposit of $5 or more will get a free credit to enter a paid competition of $ 3 of their choice. In addition to the standard offerings, DraftKings Louisiana users have the chance to take part in charitable competitions for companies that contribute. One of these daily sports betting competitions, in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, will collect money to plant a million trees for Earth Day 2022.

For people from established communities, the operator has implemented several novelties to optimize customer service for all skill levels, including:

Creating the Fair Play Commitment action to guarantee a level playing field by banning higher paid or more proficient users from playing regular leagues and emerging leagues. DraftKings League is the primary forum where users create fully customizable private leagues only for their colleagues or friends, and new options are being improved.

Favorite Game: Face-to-face meetings require players to choose a team from one match, round, or match while staying below a set salary ceiling. Showdown is especially famous with lovers of big events like the World Series and the Super Bowl, who watch the events unfold from around the world. For the NBA and NFL leagues, DraftKings also allows for in-game matches so fans can queue for a portion of the game once it starts. Classic competitions require players to compile a list for multiple games by selecting participants by position from a pool of available players while staying below a set salary ceiling. Classics are a famous choice for users during regular-season matches.

DraftKings is a leader in digital entertainment and sports gaming. It aims to create inclusive and responsible ways to connect people with DraftKings S.E.R.V.E.S Program. Reliable sports is an essential foundation for S.E.R.V.E.S and DraftKings’ overall aim is to reduce harm and protect people at risk through training, science-based technology, resources, and investigative support.

Fantasy sports lovers can join today by visiting draftkings.com or downloading the DraftKings app for Android or iOS.

About DraftKings

DraftKings Inc. is a sports betting operator and Entertainment company founded to fuel the competitive spirit of betting fans through products such as digital media, fantasy sports, and betting. It was founded in Boston in 2012 by Paul Lieberman, Matt Kalish, and Jason Robins. It is a multi-channel sports gambling and sports technology provider that supports betting and gaming entertainment for over 50 operators in 17 countries.

This bookmaker offers online mobile and/or retail gambling in the US, including New York, Tennessee, West Virginia, Colorado, Mississippi, Oregon, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Virginia, Iowa, Michigan, New Jersey, and New Hampshire.