DraftKings Debuts Separate Casino App In New Jersey

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DraftKings has launched a standalone casino app in New Jersey. The app features new games that are only found on the app. Also, it features classic games that have been updated. The App is more like the company’s daily fantasy and Sportsbook platforms. However, the app will bring a more universal and vibrant gaming experience to users.

The company said it had built the new standalone version to scale games and a customizable user interface.

In a news release, DraftKings vice president of gaming Jason March said  the company was pleased to break new ground.

We are thrilled to break new ground for DraftKings in the gaming space today with the launch of our DraftKings casino app, the company’s first perennial product that operates year-round irrespective of the annual sports schedules,”

“Following our debut in the Garden State, we look forward to continued innovation, nationwide expansion where regulations allow, and to further positioning DraftKings as an all-inclusive gaming and entertainment experience.”

In addition to slot and table games already found on DraftKings Casino, the new app will have games from third-party providers like International Gaming Technology, Slingo, Scientific Games and others,” the news release said.

Is it Legal For DraftKings and Other Casinos To Have Online Games

Online casinos gaming is legal in New Jersey , Pennsylvania and Delaware. Also, online games are legal in the three states as well as Nevada.

There are other states were online gaming is still illegal. Other states like Michigan and West Virginia are working on introducing online gaming. The states want to introduce it by the end of the year.

iGaming is very popular in New Jersey making New Jersey one of the top markets when it comes to iGaming.

Gaming Revenue in New Jersey

The state had over $85 million in online casino ($81,423,413) and online poker revenue ($4,516,529) in May. Also, this makes it a 124% increase from last May’s $38.3 million. This year iGaming was up 7.5% from April’s $79,959,826.

Other DraftKings’ Ventures

DraftKings is still making strides in Pennsylvania. Also, the company’s online casino went live on May 1 through a partnership with a partnership with Hollywood Casino in the Poconos.

the gaming company recently announced that DraftKings Roulette is now available in its sportsbook app in Pennsylvania. The partnership with Hollywood Casino came about a week after DraftKings went public.

Additionally, this came following completion of a $3.3 billion merger with SBTech and Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp.

Conclusion

Draft King is making progress in the online gaming industry. the new app the company has created will certainly keep the company on top of their game.

FAQs

[accordiongroup id=”81″ markup=”default”][accordion group=”81″ title=”Is DraftKing legal in the US?” active=”true”]Yes it is, it operates within the laws of the states that it operates in.[/accordion][accordion group=”81″ title=”Does DraftKings have a casino?” active=””]Draftkings has a partnership with Hollywood Casino.[/accordion][accordion group=”81″ title=”How can I access DraftKings casino?” active=””]Firstly, you download the DraftKings Sportsbook app. Secondly, you have to find the casino tab at the top.[/accordion][/accordiongroup]