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DraftKings secures $1.35B in financing via loans and credit

Gaming company DraftKings raises $600M in a term loan and $750M in a credit facility to bolster liquidity and refinance existing debt.

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Helena Vásquez · Business Desk · 17 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
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DraftKings secures $1.35B in financing via loans and credit

DraftKings Inc. has secured $1.35 billion in new financing through a $600 million term loan and a $750 million credit facility, according to a company filing.

The term loan, maturing in 2029, carries a floating interest rate tied to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus a margin, while the credit facility provides additional liquidity flexibility. Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including refinancing existing debt and strengthening the company’s balance sheet.

DraftKings, a major player in the sports betting and online gaming sector, has expanded aggressively in recent years through acquisitions and market penetration. The new financing underscores its efforts to manage capital structure amid competitive pressures and regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. gaming industry.

The company did not disclose the lenders involved or the final pricing terms of the agreements. DraftKings’ shares were not materially impacted by the announcement in after-hours trading.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Helena covers corporate news for listed and private companies across Europe, from strategy shifts to leadership changes, with an eye for what a story signals about the broader market.

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