In a notable legal move, a former executive from DraftKings was hindered from performing similar work for rival company, Fanatics, within the United States. The decision was handed down by a Boston federal judge earlier this week. The ruling was influenced by the executive’s “evasive” testimony regarding his transition to Fanatics.
Known well for its robust daily fantasy sports offerings and its status as a competitive player in the online gaming market, DraftKings has shown with this legal action that it will take decisive measures to protect its business interests.
Despite this setback, the former DraftKings executive continues to hold his role at Fanatics, although it’s unclear what the full impact of the ruling will be, as further details are currently under wraps.
For additional details on this case, view the report on Law360.