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DraftKings Launches Cross-State Jackpot Network

A multi-state jackpot pool is now live across NJ, MI and PA - pots are expected to reach eight figures.

DraftKings Casino activated its cross-state progressive jackpot network on 12 May 2026, pooling contributions from New Jersey, Michigan and Pennsylvania players for the first time under the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement.

Three jackpots are seeded in the network: a daily-must-drop ($25,000 minimum), a weekly-must-drop ($250,000 minimum) and a free-falling 'Mega' jackpot that resets at $1 million and is expected to grow into the eight-figure range within months.

The launch follows the inclusion of Pennsylvania in the MSIGA framework in late 2025. Connecticut, Rhode Island and West Virginia are expected to join the network before the end of 2026.

For players, the practical effect is significant: pooled liquidity means faster jackpot growth and larger headline prizes.