DraftKings Inc. today announced the launch of online sportsbooks and online casino products in Ontario, Canada. DraftKings will offer customers in Ontario a best-in-class sports betting experience through its top-rated sportsbook app, as well as more than 130 online casino game versions through DraftKings Casino, such as baccarat, blackjack, roulette and slots.
DraftKings Sportsbook will provide Ontario people with legal and regulated opportunities to bet on various sports leagues and sporting events, including the 2022 NHL playoffs, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, and this year’s highly anticipated FIFA World Cup. Customers in Ontario will be able to enjoy a variety of play options, including DraftKings’ same gameplay features, available at the user’s fingertips through the user-friendly DraftKings Sportsbook app.
“Our entry into Canada with DraftKings’ online sportsbooks and online casino products is an important milestone in our expansion efforts as we have reached nearly 40 percent of Canada’s total population,” said Jason Robbins, co-founder, president, and CEO of DraftKings. “We look forward to providing the most enjoyable and responsible gaming experience possible for our enthusiastic fan base in Ontario.”
DraftKings is dedicated to creating a comprehensive and responsible path for people to create, create, imagine, and innovate through the DraftKings S.E.R.V.E.S. program, which focuses on services, equity, responsible gaming, vitality, entrepreneurship, and sports. Responsible gaming is a key pillar of the DraftKings S.E.R.V.E.S. program, and DraftKings’ collective mission is to protect consumers with innovative technology, employee training, resources for customers, and support for evidence-based research.