Washington, D.C
DraftKings Bringing Online Sportsbook to Washington DC
DraftKings says it plans to launch its online sportsbook in Washington, D.C.
Assuming it gets the license and regulatory approval it needs, DraftKings would make the nation’s capital its 29th North American market, the company said in a Tuesday (July 23) press release. The launch is part of a partnership with D.C. United, the district’s professional men’s soccer team.
“It has been incredible to see legalized sports betting grow rapidly over the past six years, and with plans to launch our online sportsbook in D.C., DraftKings looks forward to expanding its presence in more than half the country,” Matt Kalish, president of DraftKings North America, said in the release.
The release notes that D.C. is home to a number of professional sports teams, with fans soon able to access a range of betting markets and offerings like same-game parlays, in-game betting and special odds boosts.
“With the D.C. Council’s recent decision to expand the world of sports betting in D.C., we look forward to working with DraftKings to introduce their online sportsbook as another way for D.C. residents to bet in the city,” said Danita Johnson, president of business operations for D.C. United. “Our goal is to always make every fan experience seamless, and this platform will help us to deliver on that promise.”
The news release closes with a lengthy statement on DraftKings’ commitment to combating problem gambling. The company and six of America’s other largest sportsbook companies launched a trade group in March aimed at dealing with the issue.
The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) hopes to come up with resources to aid in responsible gaming education and awareness.
The launch of that association comes amid a surge in sports betting across the U.S., with 38 states and the District of Columbia letting residents place wagers on professional sports.
Meanwhile, research by PYMNTS Intelligence finds that most online sports betting fans prefer instant disbursements, though few have access to them.
According to that report, 79% of gamblers opted for instant digital disbursements when offered them, while 76% who did not have the option to receive instant payouts would have chosen instant if offered. In all, a little less than half of gamers have access to real-time disbursements.
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VIRGINIA – World Cup excitement continued to grow across the Washington region Tuesday as Croatia’s national soccer team arrived at Dulles International Airport ahead of the tournament.
The team’s plane touched down shortly before 4:30 p.m. under clear skies at a private area of the airport. While fans were not able to greet the players upon arrival, media crews watched as team members eventually boarded buses and departed the airport, with some players waving as they passed by.
The buses carrying the team were escorted from the airport by Alexandria police as Croatia headed to its World Cup home base in Alexandria.
Local perspective:
The team’s arrival comes just days after Alexandria celebrated Croatia with a community festival called “Flavors & Sounds of Croatia.” The family-friendly event featured music, games and cultural activities while highlighting the growing partnership between the city and Croatia.
Alexandria was selected by the Croatian national team as its base camp for the tournament. The team is expected to stay at a local hotel and train at a high school in the city during its time in the region.
Local businesses are also joining the celebration.
Shops throughout Old Town Alexandria are participating in “Shop the Checkers,” a promotion featuring Croatian-themed displays, discounts, giveaways and flags displayed outside participating stores, according to city officials.
What you can do:
World Cup festivities are planned throughout the D.C. area in the coming weeks.
District officials announced public watch parties will begin Friday at Franklin Park, where fans can gather to watch matches, including the United States’ game against Paraguay.
Additional events are scheduled for June 19 to 21 at Tingey Plaza in Navy Yard
The Source: Information from FOX 5 D.C. reporting, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office and the Croatian Football Federation.
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