iGaming Daily Ep 652: FanDuel and DraftKings Divorce the AGA
Nov 20, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Jessica Welman, a managing editor and industry reporter, breaks down the split between FanDuel and DraftKings from the American Gaming Association. She highlights the operators' pursuit of prediction markets, emphasizing how this reflects deeper industry divides. Additionally, the podcast delves into Baltimore's lawsuit against the two companies for overzealous advertising practices, shedding light on the legal ramifications for the industry's future. Welman’s insights illuminate the evolving landscape of sports betting and consumer protection.
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Major Split Over Prediction Markets
- FanDuel and DraftKings left the American Gaming Association to pursue prediction-market ambitions despite AGA opposition.
- The split reveals deep strategic differences between online-first operators and brick-and-mortar casino members.
Prediction Markets Threaten State Gambling Control
- The AGA argues prediction markets are indistinguishable from illegal sports betting and threatens broader gambling regulation.
- A legal victory for prediction markets could unsettle state control over many gambling products beyond sports.
From Pariahs To Keynote Speakers
- Jessica recalls how the AGA once opposed online gambling and treated early DFS operators as enemies.
- Within a decade those same operators became marquee AGA members and featured speakers.