DraftKings Weighs Federal Rule Shift As ESPN Tie Up Deepens

The CFTC Chairman recently indicated that certain sports betting contracts could be treated as federally regulated swaps, which may allow platforms like DraftKings to operate across the US under federal rules. DraftKings and ESPN are rolling out deeper account linking that ties users' March Madness brackets to personalized betting options and exclusive promotions ahead of this year's tournament. These developments touch both the regulatory framework for online wagering and DraftKings'...