DraftKings is a publicly traded digital sports entertainment and gaming company, listed on NASDAQ under the ticker DKNG. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boston, the company operates across the United States and internationally. Its core business spans daily fantasy sports, mobile sports betting, online casino, lottery services (through its Jackpocket acquisition), media content, and retail sportsbook locations. Millions of people engage with its platforms every day.
The company's technical work involves building and maintaining regulated gaming technology and digital sports entertainment systems. A significant engineering challenge is handling massive spikes in traffic during live sporting events. The team is composed of gamers, tech enthusiasts, and sports fans.
As a regulated gaming company, DraftKings states a focus on treating customers responsibly. Its operations are subject to the regulatory frameworks governing gaming and sports betting in each jurisdiction where it is active.
