FanDuel introduced Pass The Leg for the NFL’s Thanksgiving games, allowing multiple users to combine selections in one parlay. Users can submit parlays with three to 25 legs, and the company has not said whether the feature will continue after Thanksgiving.
The feature lets FanDuel users in multiple states pool selections in a single parlay.
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Analysts issued views on Flutter Entertainment’s planned purchase of Boyd Gaming’s 5% FanDuel stake, IGT’s sale of its lottery division and Genius Sports’ prospects. One analyst said the Flutter-Boyd transaction was expected to close in Q3 2025; another cited about $4bn in net proceeds from IGT’s sale and its planned dividend and buyback. The item also reports analyst commentary on Genius Sports’ rights and products.
The annual value of sports betting sponsorship deals in the Americas rose 145% between 2020 and 2025 to more than $1.45bn, according to GlobalData's Sponsorship Sector Report – Gambling & Betting – Americas 2026. The number of contracts grew 106.6% over the same period, with football the leading channel.
The yearly value of sports betting sponsorship deals across the Americas grew 145% between 2020 and 2025, reaching more than $1.45bn, according to the Sponsorship Sector Report – Gambling & Betting – Americas 2026 produced by GlobalData. Over the same period the number of contracts rose 106.6%.
The NFL has named theScore Bet an official sportsbook and casino partner in Canada under an agreement with PENN Entertainment. The partnership gives theScore Bet rights to use NFL league and team intellectual property in approved marketing and promotional campaigns, as well as access to league media and fan events. An NFL spokesperson said theScore Bet is its fourth official betting partner in Canada.
FanDuel renewed its multi-year sports betting partnership with the National Football League, with the agreement confirmed on 27 August. FanDuel retains advertising opportunities during live NFL broadcasts and the right to use NFL marks in its marketing. The organisations will also continue work on betting integrity and responsible gambling initiatives.
The NFL has announced commercial agreements with DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics Betting and Gaming for the 2026 season. The agreements give the three operators additional rights.