{"id":10100,"date":"2025-11-19T02:37:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T02:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/fanduel-and-draftkings-withdraw-from-american-gaming-association\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T02:37:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T02:37:36","slug":"fanduel-and-draftkings-withdraw-from-american-gaming-association","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/19\/fanduel-and-draftkings-withdraw-from-american-gaming-association\/","title":{"rendered":"FanDuel And DraftKings Withdraw From American Gaming Association"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Two of the largest regulated gaming operators in the United States, FanDuel and DraftKings, have formally withdrawn from the American Gaming Association. The decision follows each company\u2019s expansion into prediction market products, a direction they say no longer aligns with the trade group.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em><strong>Good to Know<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>FanDuel and DraftKings ended their AGA membership voluntarily<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Both operators are developing prediction market platforms<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>AGA confirmed the departure and processed the request immediately<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p>The American Gaming Association stated that FanDuel and DraftKings asked to end their membership and that the requests were accepted without delay. The AGA functions as a national forum for gaming operators, suppliers and tribal organizations, but both companies indicated that their new product strategies differ from the group\u2019s current priorities.<\/p>\n<h2>DraftKings Cites Strategic Realignment As Key Reason<\/h2>\n<p>DraftKings is preparing to introduce a prediction market product by early 2026 after acquiring Railbird. 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The Flutter-owned operator plans to launch a platform in December through a partnership with the CME Group, a federally regulated exchange.<\/p>\n<p>FanDuel said in its statement:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cFanDuel has built our business by maintaining strong industry partnerships. We value the spirit of collaboration that comes with these relationships. 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We build what consumers want and we operate with an unwavering commitment to integrity.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>Why did FanDuel and DraftKings leave the AGA?<\/h3>\n<p>Both companies said that their prediction market plans do not align with the current priorities of the trade group.<\/p>\n<h3>Did the AGA remove them?<\/h3>\n<p>No. The AGA stated that both operators voluntarily relinquished membership.<\/p>\n<h3>What is DraftKings developing?<\/h3>\n<p>A prediction market product expected in early 2026.<\/p>\n<h3>What is FanDuel launching?<\/h3>\n<p>An event contracts platform developed with the CME Group.<\/p>\n<h3>Are the companies still active in regulatory discussions?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. 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