DraftKings Launches My Budget Builder for Safer Play

DraftKings has introduced its latest innovation in responsible gaming with the launch of “My Budget Builder,” a tool designed to help users manage their gambling activities. Available across all DraftKings platforms—including daily fantasy sports, sportsbook, and online casino—this feature aims to provide a safer betting environment for users by allowing them to set limits on their gambling activities.

My Budget Builder offers a personalized experience, guiding players through various budgeting options based on their deposit amounts, wager sizes, time spent gambling, and losses. Players can choose to set strict limits or receive reminders, which can be applied for a day, a week, or a month. Once these limits are set, they cannot be increased until the designated time period ends.

In a statement regarding the launch, Lori Kalani, DraftKings’ Chief Responsible Gaming Officer, emphasized the tool's role in promoting safe gambling practices. “It reflects our ongoing commitment to creating fun, enjoyable environments for our players. By enhancing how players engage with limit-setting, we are providing another resource that players can use to help them play responsibly,” said Kalani.

The introduction of My Budget Builder follows last year's launch of My Stat Sheet, another tool that provides players with detailed information about their gambling activities, including deposits, time spent on betting, and profit/loss figures. Since its debut, My Stat Sheet has seen over 20 million visits, highlighting the demand for such features among users.

This move by DraftKings aligns with a broader trend in the gambling industry towards implementing user safeguards, as concerns grow over the rapid expansion of the US gambling market. Lawmakers and stakeholders continue to advocate for responsible gaming practices to ensure the industry’s growth does not come at the expense of player safety.

DraftKings continues to offer attractive promotions, such as the Bet $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets welcome bonus, which is automatically applied to eligible players. With no specific wagering requirements mentioned, this bonus allows players to explore various sports betting options.

As DraftKings strengthens its commitment to responsible gaming, it remains a leader in providing innovative tools and resources that prioritize user safety without compromising on the excitement and entertainment of sports betting and online gaming.