DraftKings Review

DraftKings (draftkings.co.uk) was a brand operated by DK Crown Holdings Inc (UKGC account number 42475). On the UKGC public register, the operator's licence 042475-R-321959-008 is listed as Surrendered (recorded end 7 October 2024), and the draftkings.co.uk domain is listed with the status Inactive. In practical terms, draftkings.co.uk is not currently offered as a UKGC-licensed property to players in Great Britain. legalbet.uk does not endorse DraftKings and provides no access, registration, deposit or withdrawal instructions on this page. UK players should confirm any operator's current licence and domain status directly on the UKGC public register before depositing funds.

The information in this table reflects the entries shown on the UKGC public register at the time of the last check. Statuses can change. Verify the current position at gamblingcommission.gov.uk before drawing any conclusion.

On the UKGC public register, a licence status of Surrendered indicates that the operator has given up that licence, so it is no longer in force. A domain status of Inactive indicates the domain is recorded against the licensee but is not currently shown as in active use under a UKGC licence.

These entries are operator-specific and can change. They do not by themselves describe how an underlying website may operate outside Great Britain or under other regulators. Players in Great Britain should treat a Surrendered licence or an Inactive UK status as a clear signal not to open an account expecting UKGC-level protections.

When a domain or brand is not currently offered as a UKGC-licensed property to Great Britain players, the standard UKGC consumer protections that apply to active UK-facing licensed sites cannot be assumed. These protections include:

• Player funds held under UKGC segregation rules
• Access to IBAS for independent dispute resolution
• Responsible gambling tools required by UKGC (deposit limits, reality checks)
• GamStop integration — the UK-wide self-exclusion scheme
• ASA / BCAP advertising standards compliance
•  Affordability and KYC checks applicable to UK-facing UKGC licensees

For any concerns about gambling operators or domains, the UK Gambling Commission can be contacted via gamblingcommission.gov.uk. The National Gambling Helpline is available on 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7).

The following operators hold current UK Gambling Commission licences and are available to players in Great Britain:

• Bet365 — UKGC licensed
• William Hill — UKGC licensed
• Paddy Power — UKGC licensed
• Betfair — UKGC licensed
• Sky Bet — UKGC licensed

Verify current licence status at gamblingcommission.gov.uk before opening an account or depositing funds.

• GamStop: gamstop.co.uk — UK-wide self-exclusion across UKGC-licensed sites
• BeGambleAware: begambleaware.org — free advice and support
• GamCare: gamcare.org.uk — National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133
• Gambling Therapy: gamblingtherapy.org — international support

Operator and Platform

DraftKings was founded in 2012. DraftKings is a US-headquartered operator based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices reported in London and New Jersey. The operating entity of record was DK Crown Holdings Inc, with a registered office in 222 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116, USA.

Product Composition

The platform offered sportsbook and casino. The sportsbook covered a broad range of sports markets. Markets covered mainstream and minor sports disciplines including American sports.

In-Play Functionality

A live betting product covered sports including football, tennis and rugby, with in-play events flagged in the sportsbook.

Live Streaming

Live streaming was not offered.

Casino Content

The casino carried slot games, table games and other casino titles.

Live Casino

The live casino included table games and game show content provided by third-party studios.

Mobile

A mobile application was available for both Android and iOS.

Account Verification

Identity verification was required before deposits or withdrawals could be processed, with details entered to match government-issued ID.

Payment Categories

The platform processed payments in US dollars. Standard deposit and withdrawal methods applied, with withdrawal timelines varying by method.

Customer Support (Historical)

Customer support was available by email and online chat.

Promotions (Historical)

Welcome and ongoing promotions, plus a VIP scheme, were referenced during the operational period. Promotional details are provided as historical reference only and are not an offer.