FanDuel: Latest News, Deals, and Market Updates
AI-GENERATEDLeadership Crisis at NCPG: Heather Maurer Resigns Amid Prediction Market Scandal
After less than nine months in office, Heather Maurer has resigned as Executive Director of the NCPG. The council is now seeking its third leader in two years.
AI-GENERATEDResponsible Gambling Failure: Why Classic Warning Messages Often Remain Ineffective
New research shows that standard slogans like 'Gamble Responsibly' are ignored. Experts call for more emotional approaches involving the social environment.
AI-GENERATEDOctoplay Secures Pennsylvania Approval: Expansion into Third US State Confirmed
iGaming supplier Octoplay has received interim authorization in Pennsylvania, marking its rapid growth in the North American regulated gambling market.
AI-GENERATEDUS Gambling Giants DraftKings and FanDuel Ramp Up Pressure on Kalshi
The battle for US sports bettors intensifies as DraftKings spends $111 million on TV ads this year while Kalshi faces legal scrutiny over its betting definitions.
AI-GENERATEDTopdog raises $2.5m with backing from original FanDuel and DraftKings investors
US-based operator Topdog has secured $2.5 million in seed funding to scale its real-money skill games. The round includes early backers of industry titans FanDuel and DraftKings.
AI-GENERATEDUS Lawmakers Launch National Movement for Comprehensive Gambling Reform
Senator Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Paul Tonko lead a national movement launching September 23, 2026, targeting the expansion of online gambling and sports league ties.
AI-GENERATEDAI Instead of Croupiers: Sentient Studios Conquers Latin America
FanDuel founders Nigel Eccles and Rob Jones are betting on AI dealers with Sentient Studios. The tech already outperformed human dealers in player retention at BetHog.
AI-GENERATEDAI in iGaming: CreateFuture Appoints Industry Veterans to Tackle Data Debt
Consultancy firm CreateFuture bolsters its team with Eddie Bennett and Andy Wright to help major operators like FanDuel overcome AI implementation hurdles caused by fragmented data.
AI-GENERATEDCanadian Expansion: Delasport Secures iGaming Licenses in Alberta
iGaming supplier Delasport enters its second Canadian market by securing two registrations in Alberta following the province's regulated market launch on July 13.
AI-GENERATEDNew Jersey Lawmakers Push to Ban Targeted VIP Ads for Problem Gamblers
New Jersey legislators have approved a resolution to restrict gambling ads targeting addicts, following a scandal where a player lost $1.5 million and received personalized star videos.
AI-GENERATEDEnd of Sports Betting Monopolies: Analysts Demand Market Opening in the US
Industry analysts are calling for an end to state-run monopolies as data from Washington DC shows handle doubled to over $591 per capita after market opening.
AI-GENERATEDPokerStars and FanDuel Launch September Dynasty Series in North America
The new tournament series features a combined 161 events across the US and Ontario, boasting total guarantees exceeding $4.5 million.
AI-GENERATEDFanDuel Launches Rewards Club and Injury Protection for 2026 NFL Season
FanDuel introduces Rewards Club and Bet Protect+. For a 3% fee, bettors can now safeguard their NFL player prop wagers against mid-game injuries.
AI-GENERATEDBill Simmons Under Investigation: Regulatory Probe into Proxy Betting Claims
Massachusetts gambling regulators are investigating media mogul Bill Simmons after he admitted to using a proxy to place bets on his FanDuel account.
AI-GENERATEDStop Abusive Push Notifications: Privacy Advocates Urge FTC to Regulate Gambling Apps
A coalition including EPIC is calling for strict FTC rules against manipulative notifications in wagering apps. In December 2025, trading on prediction markets reached $12 billion.