DraftKings expands its sports book in another U.S. state

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DraftKings keeps making the right moves to remain the dominant player in the expanding U.S. sports-betting market. It is now adding another U.S. state to its online sportsbook markets. DRAFTKINGS INC., $42.24, is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol DKNG; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (Shares outstanding: 841.7 million; Market cap: $36.7 billion; No dividend) currently provides sports betting in several U.S. states (as well as Ontario). In March 2024, DraftKings launched its online sportsbook in another state, North Carolina. North Carolina is known for its strong sports culture, housing the majority of the Nascar stock-car racing industry, professional teams in the NFL, NBA and NHL, as well as several universities competing at the Division-I level. Meantime, the company’s “asset light” online business model (one that doesn’t require investing a lot of capital) is a big plus compared to the capital-intensive casino model. DraftKings is a buy. buy…