DRAFTKINGS INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES for DRAFTKINGS INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Issues related to the federal excise tax on legal sports wagering; FAIR BET Act; FULL HOUSE Act; H.R. 1440 - Discriminatory Gaming Tax Repeal Act of 2025; Monitor legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal Chapter 35 (relating to taxes on wagering), including H.R. 1440, the Discriminatory Gaming Tax Repeal Act of 2025; and S.2773, the WAGER Act; Monitor legislation to restore full deductibility of wagering losses against winnings, including H.R.4630, the WAGER Act of 2025; S.2230, the FULL HOUSE Act; H.R. 4304, the Fair Accounting for Income Realized from Betting Earnings Taxation Act; Educate Members of Congress on tax administration challenges, IRS tax treatment, and the need for guidance on sports gaming issues; Issues related to mobile gaming, monitoring gaming legislation; and H.R. 1440 - Discriminatory Gaming Tax Repeal Act of 2025
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LAUREN PFINGSTAG VAHEY | Legislative Assistant, Office of Senator Angus S. King, Jr., 2013-2018 Legislative Assistant, Office of Congressman Gus Bilirakis, 2010-2012 |
Gaming/Gambling/Casino GAM
Enforcement issues related to gaming and illegitimate operators; Issues related to mobile gaming, monitoring gaming legislation; Issues regarding the Federal Wagering Excise Tax on Sports Betting; Enforcement issues related to gaming and illegitimate operators; P.L. 119-21 (H.R. 1): One Big Beautiful Bill implementation; Sports Betting Prop Bets; and H.R. 1440 - Discriminatory Gaming Tax Repeal Act of 2025
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LAUREN PFINGSTAG VAHEY | Legislative Assistant, Office of Senator Angus S. King, Jr., 2013-2018 Legislative Assistant, Office of Congressman Gus Bilirakis, 2010-2012 |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Enforcement issues related to gaming and illegitimate operators; Issues related to mobile gaming, monitoring gaming legislation
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LAUREN PFINGSTAG VAHEY | Legislative Assistant, Office of Senator Angus S. King, Jr., 2013-2018 Legislative Assistant, Office of Congressman Gus Bilirakis, 2010-2012 |
Sports/Athletics SPO
Sports Gaming Issues; and Monitor sports gaming issues and legislation. Educate about the company's business model.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LAUREN PFINGSTAG VAHEY | Legislative Assistant, Office of Senator Angus S. King, Jr., 2013-2018 Legislative Assistant, Office of Congressman Gus Bilirakis, 2010-2012 |
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