Louisiana Gaming Control Board extends DraftKings permit through February 19
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board voted on Thursday to conditionally extend DraftKings DKNG · USD 18.90 2026-10-16 Data’s sports betting permit through February 19, with the full renewal hearing scheduled for February 18, reported by CDC Gaming. The board cited an incomplete suitability investigation involving certain shareholders and concerns about press allegations over AI use; its action is not a finding of wrongdoing. DraftKings must provide requested submissions and responses within 30 days.
Why it matters
The conditional extension gives DraftKings time to meet the board’s requirements while its Louisiana permit remains subject to oversight.