DraftKings introduces Brackets for March Madness
The sportsbook launched its new product ahead of the start of March Madness.
US.- DraftKings has announced the launch of its Brackets product for March Madness, marking the first time that people can use the DraftKings Sportsbook app to fill out their brackets and win cash for their selections.
The company revealed that now customers can enter public or create private contests at the beginning of the tournament, as well as starting in the Round of 32 or Sweet 16 for interactive play during each round.
“As American sports fans during March Madness, we are all playing bracket contests with our friends, family and co-workers,” said Matt Kalish, DraftKings Chief Revenue Officer and Co-Founder. “By launching Brackets on DraftKings Sportsbook, we are bringing the number one-way fans engage with March Madness to the biggest stage—DraftKings’ industry-leading fantasy sports and sportsbook apps.”
The DFS and sports betting company also said that its players can see two headline contests in the Sportsbook app for entry — a free-to-play bracket with US$64k in prizes available nationally and a US$100k bracket only for customers in New Jersey that costs US$20 to enter.
Brackets on DraftKings Sportsbook will be joined by both traditional sports betting as well as daily fantasy offerings. DraftKings customers can also use the Sportsbook app to set up private pools for their free brackets to play with friends across the country.
