Description of Business (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Feb. 11, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Mar. 31, 2024
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Number of jurisdictions with legalized sports betting in which company operates		25
Jackpocket
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Aggregate consideration in the form of shares of Class A common stock \| $	$ 750.0
Cash consideration payable	55.00%
Common stock consideration payable	45.00%
Trading day term	30 days
Jackpocket \| Common Stock
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Common stock issuable \| $	$ 337.5
Jackpocket \| Minimum
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Share price (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 31.68
Shares issued for acquisition (in shares) \| shares	7,874,806
Jackpocket \| Maximum
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Share price (in dollars per share) \| $ / shares	$ 42.86
Shares issued for acquisition (in shares) \| shares	10,654,149

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