The FanDuel Story and Our History

Our Story

FanDuel started in 2009 in Edinburgh, Scotland, as a new take on fantasy sports. Instead of the slow, season-long grind, it gave fans a faster-paced, more exciting way to play—and potentially win big throughout the season.

Between 2013 and 2015, FanDuel saw explosive growth, cementing itself as a leader in the daily fantasy space. In 2018, everything changed when the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for states to legalize sports betting. Soon after, FanDuel was acquired by Flutter Entertainment and began expanding into sports betting and online casino games.

Today, FanDuel offers a full suite of products, ranging from sports betting and daily fantasy to online casinos and horse racing. Headquartered in New York, FanDuel has nearly 4,000 employees with offices in Atlanta, Jersey City, Los Angeles, and Edinburgh.

FanDuel pairs its innovative platforms with strong consumer protections and industry-leading responsible gaming tools, making it one of the most trusted names in sports entertainment.

Origin and Early Growth

July 2009

FanDuel officially launches, introducing sports fans to a brand-new way to play daily fantasy sports.

2010 - 2017

Daily fantasy takes off, and FanDuel builds a nationwide customer base of sports fans.

May 2017

FanDuel is named the official fantasy partner of the Women’s National Basketball Association.

PASPA is Overturned

May 2018

Everything changes when the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down PASPA, paving the way for legal sports betting.

June 2018

New Jersey becomes the first state to legalize online sports betting.

July 2018

FanDuel is acquired by Flutter Entertainment and becomes its U.S. brand for online gaming.

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September 2018

FanDuel launches its online Sportsbook product with its first state of New Jersey.

November 2018

FanDuel signs its first official betting partnership with the National Hockey League.

Continued Growth and Market Leadership

September 2019

FanDuel introduces Same Game Parlay, a first-of-its-kind product in the U.S.

February 2020

FanDuel expands into horse racing with the launch of FanDuel Racing.

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April 2021

FanDuel signs on as one of the National Football League’s three official sports betting partners.

July 2021

FanDuel launches its online casino product with its first state of New Jersey.

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November 2021

FanDuel becomes the official betting partner of the National Basketball Association.

September 2022

FanDuel rebrands the TVG network as FanDuel TV, bringing original sports programming to fans alongside its award-winning live horse racing coverage.

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March 2023

FanDuel becomes an official betting partner of Major League Baseball.

January 2024

Ordinary shares of Flutter, FanDuel’s parent company, commence trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).

March 2024

FanDuel helps launch the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) as a founding member, joining forces with eight other major companies to promote safer, smarter play for everyone.

October 2024

FanDuel partners with Diamond Sports Group (now Main Street Sports Group). All of its regional sports networks take on a new name: FanDuel Sports Network.

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August 2025

FanDuel debuts a new peer-to-peer fantasy product, FanDuel Picks, in select states.

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December 2025

In partnership with CME Group, FanDuel Predicts is launched in five states to give customers the power to bet on financial indicators, cultural moments, and more.

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Today

FanDuel remains America’s #1 Sportsbook and iGaming brand, leading across a portfolio of products and offerings while emphasizing customer experience and responsible play.