FanDuel announced a multi-year partnership with Formula 1 to become the championship’s official betting operator in the United States. The companies will integrate FanDuel odds into Formula 1’s betting guide and editorial content, and develop responsible-gambling material for its audience.
The agreement gives FanDuel access to Formula 1 betting content and creates a joint responsible-gambling content commitment.
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Flutter Entertainment said FanDuel Predicts had 140,000 active users in October and recorded $119m in trading volume in the third quarter. The volume was 102% higher than in the second quarter and October volume rose 271% compared with July; chief executive Dan Taylor said the product had become competitive after recent investment and changes.
PrizePicks launched PrizePicks Packs on 21 October in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., and OG.com introduced OG.com Rips eight days later, the companies said. PrizePicks offers packs priced from $1 to $2,500; OG.com offers NFL, NBA, MLB and Pokémon packs. OG.com said its product is not regulated by the CFTC.
Bexar County authorities raided seven suspected illegal gambling establishments in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday, taking 23 people into custody and seizing more than 500 gaming machines. Sheriff Javier Salazar said some venues awarded Pokémon and sports cards that customers could allegedly exchange for cash nearby; 13 people face drug-possession and gambling-promotion charges. Separately, Flutter said FanDuel is testing digital card rips through its rewards programme.
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office hit seven San Antonio businesses suspected of unlawful gambling on Wednesday. 23 people were detained, and more than 500 gaming machines were seized. Charges involving drug possession and promoting gambling face thirteen people, according to Sheriff Javier Salazar.
Flutter chief executive Dan Taylor said FanDuel’s prediction-markets product had improved after investment and changes to its event-contract supplier. Flutter reported that FanDuel Predicts recorded $119m in volume in Q3, up 102% from Q2, and had 140,000 active users in October.
Flutter said FanDuel Predicts took $119m in volume in Q3, up 102% on Q2, and had 140,000 active users in October. October volume was 271% higher than in July.
FanDuel reportedly plans to make Christian Genetski its permanent chief executive from 1 January 2027, ending his interim tenure. The reported appointment was communicated to Flutter staff, but neither Flutter nor FanDuel has confirmed it. Genetski became interim CEO in May 2026 after Amy Howe stepped down.
Christian Genetski is set to become FanDuel's permanent chief executive, after an interim stint of nearly six months. The job becomes his officially on 1 January 2027. As of the report, no confirmation of the appointment had come from Flutter or FanDuel.