FanDuel's Strategic Move into Prediction Markets

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Managing Editor Jessica Welman and SBC Americas Senior Journalist Tom Nightingale to discuss FanDuel’s partnership with the derivatives marketplace CME Group.

Tune in to today's episode to find out:

• FanDuel’s unexpected move into prediction markets, with no sports involved.
• How CME factors into this new frontier.
• Why FanDuel/Flutter believe they can be the first mover.
• The OCCC’s objections and how other regulators are responding.
• Which operators are dipping their toe in the space with the NFA

Show Links:
https://sbcamericas.com/2025/08/20/fanduel-events-contracts-market-cme/

https://sbcamericas.com/2025/08/25/nfl-prediction-markets-sports/

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Jessica Welman & Tom Nightingale
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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