DraftKings Launches Online Sportsbook in Puerto Rico, Expanding Access for Residents

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02/23/2026 - 01:40 PM

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) (“DraftKings”) today announced the official launch of its online sportsbook in Puerto Rico, further expanding DraftKings top-rated product to sports fans across the island. DraftKings’ online sportsbook will be available to Puerto Rico residents beginning February 23, 2026, following the recent opening of the DraftKings retail sportsbook at Foxwoods El San Juan Casino in November.

DraftKings’ online sportsbook is currently only available to residents of Puerto Rico. Eligible new customers must register in person at Foxwoods El San Juan Casino before accessing the online sportsbook. Once registration is completed on-site, local customers will have full access to DraftKings’ online sportsbook features, including same-game parlays, in-game wagering, and special odds boosts, across a wide range of sporting events and leagues such as MLB, NFL, NBA, and more.

Non-residents are not currently eligible to access DraftKings’ online sportsbook in Puerto Rico. However, visitors may place wagers in person at the DraftKings retail sportsbook located at Foxwoods El San Juan Casino.

“Puerto Rico has a passionate sports community and launching our online sportsbook allows us to meet fans where they are,” said Gregory Karamitis, DraftKings Executive Vice President and General Manager of Sports. “With retail already live at Foxwoods El San Juan Casino, mobile represents the next step in expanding the DraftKings experience across the island—giving eligible local customers a seamless, exciting, and responsible way to engage with sports.”

Responsible gaming remains a shared priority for DraftKings, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, and Foxwoods El San Juan Casino. DraftKings offers a comprehensive suite of responsible gaming tools, including My Budget Builder and My Stat Sheet, available through the DraftKings Responsible Gaming Center to help customers play responsibly.

For more information on registration requirements and DraftKings Sportsbook, please visit www.foxwoodsesj.com or www.draftkings.com.

About DraftKings
DraftKings Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company created to be the Ultimate Host and fuel the competitive spirit of sports fans with products that range across daily fantasy, regulated gaming and digital media. Headquartered in Boston and launched in 2012 by Jason Robins, Matt Kalish and Paul Liberman, DraftKings is the only U.S.-based vertically integrated sports betting operator. DraftKings’ mission is to make life more exciting by responsibly creating the world’s favorite real-money games, betting experiences and event contracts trading. DraftKings Sportsbook is live with mobile and/or retail sports betting operations pursuant to regulations in 29 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Ontario, Canada. The Company operates iGaming pursuant to regulations in five states and in Ontario, Canada under its DraftKings brand and pursuant to regulations in four states and in Ontario, Canada, under its Golden Nugget Online Gaming brand. DraftKings also owns Jackpocket, the leading digital lottery courier app in the United States. DraftKings’ daily fantasy sports product is available in 44 states, Washington, D.C., and certain Canadian provinces. DraftKings' wholly-owned subsidiary GUS III Inc. (d/b/a DraftKings Predictions) also operates DraftKings Predictions, a standalone app and web product offering federally regulated event contracts under CFTC oversight. DraftKings is both an official sports betting and daily fantasy partner of the NFL, NHL, PGA TOUR, and WNBA, as well as an official daily fantasy partner of NASCAR, an official sports betting partner of the NBA and an authorized gaming operator of MLB. In addition, DraftKings owns and operates DraftKings Network, a multi-platform content ecosystem. DraftKings is committed to being a responsible steward of this new era in real-money gaming by developing and promoting educational information and tools to help all players enjoy our products responsibly.

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