Ep 649: FanDuel, DraftKings & More Go All In on Prediction Markets

The prediction markets explosion is reshaping the US gaming landscape in 2025. Major operators like FanDuel, DraftKings, PrizePicks, and Underdog are now firmly focused on sports contracts, viewing this vertical as a critical "sideways market entry" into major untapped jurisdictions, specifically California and Texas. And this will be the core topic on today's episode of iGaming Daily as host Charlie Horner, is joined by SBC Americas's Senior Journalist, Tom Nightingale, to dissect this regulatory firestorm. The two examine integrity concerns, especially in light of recent NBA and MLB betting scandals, and the high-stakes political maneuvering, including the surprising decision by FanDuel and DraftKings to voluntarily leave Nevada in pursuit of their prediction market ambitions. Learn whether state regulators will follow through on warnings and potentially bring "the house crashing down".Host: Charlie HornerGuest: Tom NightingaleProducer: James RossEditor: James RossiGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.