Commission approves initial DraftKings Racing ADW license, effective Aug. 1

Jul 31, 2026

The Washington Horse Racing Commission voted July 31 to approve DK Horse LLC d/b/a DraftKings Racing for an initial advanced deposit wagering license and amended the effective date to Aug. 1, 2026; the applicant said the move will transition the product in‑house from a white‑label arrangement with Churchill Downs.

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The Washington Horse Racing Commission on July 31 approved an initial advanced deposit wagering (ADW) license for DK Horse LLC, doing business as DraftKings Racing, and set the license to take effect Aug. 1, 2026.

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