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DraftKings seeks federal court venue for Seminole Tribe lawsuit

Regulation

DraftKings asked a federal court in Fort Lauderdale on 9 November to hear the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s lawsuit, which was brought in state court. The company argues that its prediction-market exchange performs regulatory work for the CFTC, giving it the status of a private party acting under a federal agency and grounds to move the case.

The filing puts the court venue for a Florida dispute over DraftKings’ sports products at issue.

End-of-day close DraftKings (DKNG), USD, to 11 November 2026
Story date28 September 202611 November 2026

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DraftKings NASDAQ: DKNG

Quarter ended 30 September 2026

Revenue
USD 1.33bn10-Q filing 0001883685-26-000041
Operating income
−USD 493.1m10-Q filing 0001883685-26-000041

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