The company has tailwinds building for next year.DraftKings (DKNG 3.22%) has been a strong performer over the past five years with the stock up over 250% during that stretch. However, the stock's momentum has stalled in 2024 with shares down slightly year to date.Nonetheless, the online sports betting operator continues to have a bright future in front of it. Let's look at three things investors should know about the company before buying the stock.How DraftKings makes moneyIn simplest terms, DraftKings' re ...