Jason Robins is the Co-Founder and CEO of DraftKings, leading the organization every step of the way (alongside his two Co-Founders) since its inception.
One of the key pioneers of the modern gaming industry, Robins' leadership and influence has manoeuvered DraftKings into a powerhouse of US gambling.
Who is Jason Robins?
The Co-Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board at DraftKings, Jason Robins has spent more than a decade building the operator from a daily fantasy sports startup into one of the most influential digital sports and gaming companies in the US. He co-founded the business with Matt Kalish and Paul Liberman in 2012 and has remained CEO as DraftKings expanded from fantasy sports into online sports betting, iGaming, lottery and prediction markets.
His appointment as CEO dates back to DraftKings' launch, making Robins one of the longest-serving chief executives in the US gaming sector.
Career path
After graduating from Duke University with a degree in economics, computer science and mathematics, Robins began his career at Capital One, where he worked in marketing and analysis, before moving to Vistaprint in 2008 to work in marketing and analytics.
In 2012, Robins launched DraftKings alongside Kalish and Liberman. The company initially focused on daily fantasy sports before expanding into sports betting following the US Supreme Court's 2018 decision to overturn PASPA.
DraftKings subsequently entered the iGaming sector after completing its acquisition of Golden Nugget Online Gaming in 2022. Robins also led the company through its public listing in 2020 following its business combination with SBTech and Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp.
Leadership and strategy
DraftKings now operates across daily fantasy sports, sports betting, iGaming, lottery and prediction markets. The company expanded into predictions after launching its DKeX exchange in June 2026 as part of its broader prediction markets offering.
DKeX is integrated into DraftKings' unified Sports & Casino app and utilizes the DraftKings technology stack, alongside a CFTC license obtained through the company's acquisition of Railbird Technologies. DraftKings said the exchange gives it greater control over the infrastructure supporting its prediction markets offering and allows for faster product development.
As of June 2026, DraftKings Predictions was available for sports event contracts in 18 states. The operaotr reported approximately $3.4bn in annualized consumer volume on Predictions, while annualized total trading volume for the week ended June 21 reached approximately $11.3bn.
In August, DraftKings said it was looking to expand its prediction market parlay product ahead of the NFL season.
Robins was named Executive of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards Americas ceremony in 2020. He was shortlisted for the same Award in 2021 and 2022 before finishing as runner-up in 2023.
Elsewhere, DraftKings was hortlisted as Digital Operator of the Year in 2023 and was runner-up for the same award at the Global Gaming Awards Americas in 2024. It had previously finished as runner-up for Digital Operator of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas in 2021.
In August 2026, DraftKings was able to report Q2 revenue of $1.44bn, although this reprsented a fall of 4.6% year-over-year, with a net loss of $67.6m.
Beyond the business
Growing up in Miami, Robins was an avid sports fan and would spend his time memorizing stats and scores from the Miami Heral Sports section. Through college he became a March Madness betting participant and further developed his love of sports before moving into the industry via the founding of DraftKings.
Robins has also taken part in a number of DraftKings' community initiatives. In May 2026, he joined employees in Boston for a DraftKings Serves volunteer event marking Military Appreciation Month. DraftKings’ S.E.R.V.E.S corporate social responsibility programme also drives funding for numerous responsible gambling councils, helps provide disaster relief, community engagement and military support.
Robins in quotes
Robins has described prediction markets as a major new opportunity for DraftKings: “DKeX provides a vertically integrated foundation for DraftKings Predictions, strengthening our prediction markets content and capabilities, giving us greater control over the technology that powers those offerings, and enabling us to move faster as we continue enhancing our unified app.”
Following DraftKings' second-quarter 2026 results, Robins highlighted the performance of the company's core business: “We delivered a strong second quarter and enter the back half of the year with real momentum, as our core business grew across handle, users and engagement.”
Robins has also previously told us in a CEO Special interview that, if a comedy sketch that mocks DraftKings is funny, he likes it!
Fun fact: Robins is very active on social media and has, in the past, defended the company's strategy and valuation on X (formerly Twitter)