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DraftKings Closes $24M Series B Round

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DraftKings

Boston-based online gaming company DraftKings has closed a $24 million Series B round of funding led by Redpoint Ventures, with participation by GGV Capital, Atlas Venture, and BDS Ventures.

DraftKings says it plans to use the money to fund marketing and acquisitions, develop strategic partnerships, and to hire talent.

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