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      DraftKings

      Engaged Employer

      DraftKings reviews

      3.8

      70% would recommend to a friend

      (888 total reviews)
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      Jason Robins

      77% approve of CEO

      62% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.8

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Culture & values

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      3.5

      Career opportunities

      3.3

      Senior management

      DraftKings has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 888 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DraftKings employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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      888 reviews
      1.0
      Feb 4, 2026

      Cons-heavy Review

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The brand name looks good on a resume, and compensation can be competitive depending on your role. Some coworkers are smart and genuinely try to do good work.

      Cons

      Culture is chaotic and poorly managed. Leadership talks a big game about transparency and work-life balance, but the reality is constant fire drills, unclear priorities, and shifting expectations. Decisions are made last-minute, often without input from the people actually doing the work, and then leadership acts surprised when things go sideways. There’s a lot of politics and favoritism, with promotions and recognition feeling inconsistent and opaque. Burnout is common, but instead of addressing root causes, it’s brushed off as “part of the grind.” Processes change constantly, documentation is lacking, and accountability almost always rolls downhill. Work-life balance is more marketing than reality. Long hours are normalized, especially around launches, and “flexibility” tends to disappear when deadlines get tight.

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      DraftKings Response
      4mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share such honest feedback. We recognize the seriousness of the concerns you’ve raised around culture, prioritization, communication, and work-life balance. While operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment can create pressure, it should never come at the expense of clarity, sustainability, or trust. We’re focused on strengthening how we set priorities, communicate decisions, and support our teams, especially during high-impact launches, so feedback is not just heard but acted on. Your perspective matters, and it plays an important role in helping us build a more transparent and sustainable workplace.
      3.0
      Jan 18, 2026

      Management is a mess

      Anonymous
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      WAS a challenging and fun company to work for.

      Cons

      Growth has caused lots of problems.

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