GIA NORTH AMERICA
Sportsbook Operator
of the Year
Gaming Intelligence Awards 2026 | Sportsbook Operator of the Year
The Sportsbook Operator of the Year category recognises the operator that has delivered outstanding performance, innovation and impact across North America’s regulated iGaming market.
This award celebrates excellence in product delivery, commercial success and contribution to the continued development of the sector.
Congratulations to all our winners!
Sportsbook Operator of the Year
In a market defined by relentless promotional battles and razor-thin margins, Flutter Entertainment’s FanDuel is our North American Sportsbook Operator of the Year after transforming massive scale into sustained, industry-leading profitability. While major rivals DraftKings and BetMGM have made significant strides in the past year, FanDuel has maintained its dominance of the North American market, with an estimated 44 per cent share of the US market and an impressive 2.9 million average monthly players.
In 2025, FanDuel commanded a staggering $53.8 billion in US sportsbook stakes, generating sportsbook revenue of $4.63 billion at a net revenue margin of 8.6 per cent. While an adverse swing in sports results may have dented FanDuel’s performance in Q2 2026, sportsbook revenue still surpassed $1 billion for a third consecutive quarter, with a net revenue margin of 8.7 per cent that was better than DraftKings. For its sheer revenue volume, FanDuel is the definitive benchmark for excellence in the North American sports betting market, making it the undeniable choice for this year’s award.
Runner-ups:
DraftKings
