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in sports betting deal with Resorts Atlantic City - 1st June 2018
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fantasy sports (DFS) operator DraftKings has agreed a deal with Resorts Atlantic
City in New Jersey to offer sports betting in the US state. Earlier
this year, DraftKings revealed that it had spoken with a number of land-based
casinos in New Jersey in regards to sports betting. New
Jersey does not currently allow legal wagering on sports, but the state is in
the process of putting together legislation to regulate such activities in the
wake of last month’s Supreme Court ruling on the matter. Speaking
to the Associated Press, DraftKings said it will offer “web-based and mobile
operations” for sports gambling in New Jersey. Jason
Robins, chief executive of DraftKings, added: “We are excited to work with
Resorts Hotel Casino to bring our new DraftKings sportsbook to New Jersey. “As
a tech savvy and a long-term growth oriented organisation, Resorts Hotel Casino
aligns perfectly with our customer-focused, innovation culture.” The
move would mark DraftKings’ first foray into the sports betting market, having
previously only offered DFS contests. However,
Legal Sports Report said DraftKings has not yet officially announced if it has
been licensed as a gaming entity in New Jersey. If
DraftKings were to obtain a gaming licence, which it already holds in the UK,
it would be a first in the US. 
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