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DraftKings CEO reveals expansion strategy for states without sports betting

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“I think it's a fantastic product for places like where we are now, California, Texas, other states like that.”

16:38 / 16:54

especially in the states that don't have our traditional sports betting product. I think it's a fantastic product for places like where we are now, California, Texas, other states like that. Because those are states that have not legalized the online gambling. Exactly. And so we look at it more in that way as an opportunity for us.

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Jason Robins explains how DraftKings views non-gambling states like California and Texas as key opportunities for their alternative products. He outlines the company's strategic approach to markets where traditional online sports betting remains illegal.

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Reveals DraftKings' strategic thinking about navigating complex state-by-state gambling regulations while identifying growth opportunities.

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