At the end of DraftKings’ fourth-quarter earnings call Friday (Feb. 14), Co-founder and CEO Jason Robins was asked whether the company would ever accept cryptocurrency payments.“It’s certainly something we’re looking at,” he told analysts. “It’s also getting regulators comfortable with it. They’re usually cautious around crypto. There are only a handful of states open to it at the moment, but if it grows to a larger number of states, it’s something we’d take a longer look at.”Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and stablecoins are being integrated into sports betting platforms, according to an Evoloution Jobs post, offering faster transactions, lower fees and better privacy. Blockchain technology ensures transparent betting by allowing bettors to verify the fairness of outcomes.According to a PYMNTS Intelligence report, “The Treasury Management Playbook: Spotlight on Cross-Border Payments,” a collaboration with Citi, stablecoins provide an alternative by enabling near-instant transfers, reducing costs, and increasing transparency with the use of blockchain technology

DraftKings acquired Simplebet for $195 million. Chris Bevilacqua, a co-founder of Simplebet, discussed the sale, citing challenges with live data rights and sportsbooks' preference for proprietary tech as key factors. The Sporticast episode also covered the impact of streaming services on sports media, the shift in advertising ROI metrics, and the future of college sports, with Bevilacqua's group exploring new business models for the NCAA.