“I’ve never heard of DraftKings. What’s that?” Said no one ever in 2026.
You can’t watch a pass, pitch, shot or kick on television without spotting a DraftKings or FanDuel logo or commercial. As the NFL season kicks off this month, expect to see more ads.
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