DraftKings names first chief responsible gaming officer

DraftKings has announced the appointment of Lori Kalani as its first chief responsible gaming officer.

Kalani previously served as a partner at Washington DC-based law firm Cozen O’Connor, and co-chair of the State Attorneys General practice.

As DraftKings’ first chief responsible gaming officer, she will oversee the continued elevation and integration of the company’s player safety and protection activities and initiatives, reporting to DraftKings CEO Jason Robins.

“Responsible gaming is one of our top priorities and it is a core part of our mission to build games that our customers can enjoy responsibly,” said Robins. “In this leadership role, Lori will further advance our responsible gaming initiatives and uphold our commitment to setting new industry standards.”

Commenting on her appointment, Kalani said: “I have long admired DraftKings’ impact as an entertainment and engagement platform that brings a community of gaming enthusiasts together. Joining DraftKings represents an exciting opportunity for me to bolster the efforts of the company and look for opportunities to reinforce our responsible gaming initiatives.

“I am eager to partner with colleagues, regulators, industry leaders, and community advocates to further demonstrate DraftKings’ commitment to responsible gaming and promote a healthy gaming environment for all customers.”

Shares in DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:DKNG) closed 1.63 per cent higher at $41.21 per share in New York Tuesday.