DraftKings reported first-quarter revenue of USD 1.646bn (ca. EUR 1.4bn) for 2026. The operator also posted net income after reporting a loss a year earlier. DraftKings Q1 revenue was supported by sportsbook growth and improved hold rates.

• Revenue increased 17% year-on-year in Q1 2026. Sportsbook revenue rose 24% during the period, while customer activity also improved. DraftKings said monthly unique payers and average revenue per customer both increased.
• Net income reached USD 21.1m (ca. EUR 17.9m), compared with a net loss of USD 33.9m (ca. EUR 28.8m) in Q1 2025. Adjusted EBITDA also improved as sportsbook margins strengthened across several US markets. The company said operating leverage continued to improve alongside revenue growth.
• DraftKings maintained its full-year 2026 guidance for revenue between USD 6.5bn (ca. EUR 5.5bn) and USD 6.9bn (ca. EUR 5.9bn). The operator also kept its adjusted EBITDA outlook unchanged. Management said trading trends after the first quarter remained in line with expectations.
• CEO Jason Robins said, “Our core business is strong and profitability is inflecting”.  The company linked the performance to higher engagement and sportsbook margin improvements.
• DraftKings Q1 revenue benefited from continued sportsbook and iGaming expansion in regulated US markets. The company also continued investing in product development and customer acquisition during the quarter.

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