DraftKings expands responsible gaming initiatives in line with Problem Gambling Awareness Month

DraftKings is advancing its commitment to responsible gaming in line with Problem Gambling Awareness Month through key initiatives and milestones.

The company has announced the renewal of its State Council Funding Program, the one-year anniversary of its My Stat Sheet tool, and the launch of a national responsible gaming advertising campaign aimed at promoting safe play.

"At DraftKings, responsible gaming is fundamental to our mission, and we are committed to making tools, resources, and education available to all our players to help them play responsibly," Lori Kalani, Chief Responsible Gaming Officer at DraftKings, said in a statement.

"Through initiatives like My Stat Sheet, which provides players with their personalized play data, and our new national awareness campaign, we’re reinforcing the importance of responsible play,” she added.

Additionally, Kalani noted that the renewal of the State Council Funding Program will continue to support organizations that expand access to resources and education for players, their families, and communities.

The program, launched in 2022, has provided more than $2 million to state councils and affiliates of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to support educational campaigns, training programs, and resources nationwide.

This year, the company will distribute over $500,000 to 34 state gambling councils, including in states where it does not operate. The funding has helped organizations like the California Council on Problem Gambling, which developed an AI-powered helpline report and launched howtoexclude.org as a potential national standard.

DraftKings' funding has also helped other councils such as the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling, which upgraded facilities at CORE, a free treatment center. The Maryland Council on Problem Gambling also created a marketing campaign, while the North Carolina Council on Problem Gambling enhanced resources and outreach.

As for its safe gambling tools, since its 2024 launch, DraftKings' My Stat Sheet has provided 13 million players with insights into their gaming habits, tracking time spent, deposits, withdrawals, wagers, and net wins or losses. Updates now include detailed deposit and withdrawal tracking and product breakdowns (Sportsbook, Casino, Daily Fantasy).

DraftKings is also launching a $10 million national responsible gaming ad campaign with support from the NFL and NBA. The campaign encourages players to set limits and make informed choices and will air ahead of the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, reaching millions of viewers.

Beyond these efforts, DraftKings continues to offer responsible gaming tools, including deposit and wager limits, alerts, cooling-off periods, and self-exclusion options.