DraftKings CEO: Some things simply shouldn’t be bet on
About Jason
- Co-founded DraftKings, transforming it into a $13B+ public company (as of 2026).
- Took DraftKings public in 2020, cementing its status in the sports betting industry.
- Named CEO and Chairman, guiding 5,600+ employees in a global sports tech enterprise.
- Honored by Fortune and Sports Business Journal for executive leadership.
- Pioneered mobile-first strategy, driving innovation in fantasy sports and betting.
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DraftKings co-founder and CEO Jason Robins says not everything should be fair game in prediction markets. He flagged bets that are easily manipulated or just plain wrong — like wagering on player injuries. With new rules being written now, he’s calling for reasonable restrictions.
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Are there things we shouldn't be able to bet on in a prediction market? Well, I don't know if I'm the right person to answer anything about what should or shouldn't be. You're my chef, Kings. I mean, who else should I ask? I know, but that's up to the regulators. In a broad sense, I think things that could very, very easily be manipulated, we should be cautious with. Or things that are just, like, negative. Like, you know, will this player get injured or something like that? It's just not, I just, I don't view it as the right thing for the industry. You know, the rules are about to be written. And I think the right answer, though, is probably, you know, some sort of restrictions, but in a reasonable way.
