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FanDuel and DraftKings Quit AGA as They Pivot to CFTC-Regulated Prediction Markets

The move signals a push to operate under federal CFTC rules rather than state licensing frameworks.

Overview

  • FanDuel and DraftKings confirmed they resigned from the American Gaming Association, which said it accepted their memberships’ relinquishment.
  • People familiar with AGA deliberations said the group was preparing a board resolution to exclude companies that offer prediction markets.
  • FanDuel plans a December launch of FanDuel Predicts with CME Group, with sports prediction trades limited to states without legal sports betting.
  • DraftKings acquired Railbird, which holds a federal event-contract license, and the company says it is targeting a product launch by early 2026.
  • Nevada regulators said the operators informed them they would forgo Nevada licensing efforts and warned their planned sports event contracts may constitute unlawful activity, as a federal judge separately signaled he may dissolve an injunction involving Kalshi.