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BOSTON, Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ:DKNG) ( DraftKings or the Company ) today reported fourth quarter and full-year 2020 financial results.
Fourth Quarter 2020 Highlights
For the three months ended December 31, 2020, DraftKings reported revenue of $322 million, an increase of 146% compared to $131 million during the same period in 2019. After giving pro forma effect to the business combination with SBTech (Global) Limited ( SBTech ) and Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp. which was completed on April 23, 2020, as if it had occurred on January 1, 2019, revenue grew 98% compared to the three months ended December 31, 2019. With a favorable fourth quarter sports calendar and strong marketing execution, DraftKings was able to generate tremendous customer acquisition and engagement that propelled us to $322 million in fourth quarter revenue, a 98% year over year increase, said Jason Robins, DraftKings co-founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board. I
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