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Business Wars · September 30, 2026 · 51:57

FanDuel vs DraftKings | Open The Gates | 2

In May 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports betting, igniting a gold rush in online gambling. This episode of Business Wars chronicles how FanDuel and DraftKings quickly pivoted from daily fantasy sports to become dominant players in the nascent sportsbook market. They signed high-profile partnerships with athletes and leagues to build trust and attract customers. However, the episode also uncovers the companies' controversial tactics for retaining gamblers, raising ethical questions about the industry's impact on fans.

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The Supreme Court Opens the Sports Betting Market
In May 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a long-standing federal law that had banned sports betting in most states.
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From Fantasy Sports to Sportsbook: The Pivot
FanDuel and DraftKings seamlessly shifted from their established daily fantasy sports businesses to launching full online sportsbooks.

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