Episode Details

Welcome back to iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, the leader in positionless marketing and player engagement. In today’s episode, host Charlie Horner and Managing Editor, Jessica Welman, unpack a major industry rift and a notable consumer protection lawsuit.

FanDuel and DraftKings have ended their seven-year membership with the American Gaming Association (AGA). The split follows last week’s news that both operators are openly pursuing sports-related prediction market deals. Welman says the move made it clear that “we’re breaking up, for real,” underscoring the companies’ willingness to ditch their trade group to advance prediction-market ambitions. 

The AGA has long opposed prediction markets, calling them indistinguishable from illegal sports betting, and the departure reflects the long-standing divide between land-based operators (like MGM and Caesars) and online-focused companies. FanDuel and DraftKings likely resigned before a formal membership vote.

The episode also covers Baltimore’s lawsuit against the two operators, accusing them of violating local consumer protection rules through excessive advertising and questionable VIP practices. A federal judge remanded the case back to Baltimore City Circuit Court, seen as a win for the city. 

Host: Charlie Horner
Guest: Jessica Welman
Producer: James Ross
Editor: James Ross

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