OpenBet and Sportradar Exit AGA as Prediction-Market Debate Deepens

United States.– Janeiro 27 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Sportradar and OpenBet have withdrawn from the American Gaming Association as divisions sharpen across the US betting sector over the legal status of prediction markets.

Overview

AGA membership records show both companies declined to renew their affiliation this year, following earlier exits by DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics in late 2025.

DraftKings and FanDuel cited strategic misalignment as they pivot toward developing their own prediction-market products.

Details / Context

OpenBet partners with FanDuel and Flutter, while Sportradar supplies official league data to the NBA, MLB and NHL — feeds essential for sportsbook pricing.

OpenBet also delivers trading technology and risk-management systems to leading US and UK operators.

Key Focus Areas

⚖️ Regulatory tension

Prediction markets fall under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission rather than state gaming regulators, enabling platforms such as Kalshi to operate in restricted jurisdictions.

AGA has urged lawmakers to curb these offerings, arguing they bypass consumer protections and tax obligations.

🏛️ Political pressure

In January, AGA and the Indian Gaming Association wrote jointly to Congress requesting a crackdown on sports-related contracts offered by such platforms.

📊 Lobbying realignment

The Sports Betting Alliance — which includes FanDuel, DraftKings and Fanatics — has now become the principal lobbying group for digital operators.

Forward outlook

When Congress debates prediction-market regulation in 2026, the industry is expected to present competing views rather than a unified position.

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