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As we wind down the year and head into the holiday season, I want to take a moment to share my sincere appreciation for each of you. Our community thrives because of your engagement, your ideas, your collaboration, and the genuine way you show up for one another. We’ve accomplished a tremendous amount together this year, and I’m grateful for the conversations, the momentum, and the relationships that define the FSGA.
Brandon LoeschnerTop minds in fantasy and betting media to share their unfiltered journey on February 17
The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) is excited to announce that VSiN, The Sports Betting Network, will headline a featured “Ask Me Anything” session at the 2026 FSGA Winter Conference, taking place February 17–18 at Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Abby Wicker
As we approach the end of the year, I’m inspired by the continued collaboration and energy across our growing community. With now over 200 FSGA member businesses, we continue to create authentic connections across verticals to move our industry forward, and most importantly, to help you make your goals and initiatives a reality.
Brandon Loeschner
As we enter the final quarter of the year, I’m inspired by the energy, collaboration, and commitment across our community. Together, we continue to strengthen the foundation of the fantasy sports and gaming industry and chart a course for an even stronger future.
Brandon Loeschner
As we move into the fall, I’m excited to share several important updates that highlight the incredible momentum across the FSGA community.
Brandon Loeschner
As we head into the final stretch of summer, I’m excited to share several key updates on initiatives that are shaping the future of our organization and the fantasy sports and gaming industry at large.
Brandon Loeschner
Today’s opinion by California Attorney General Rob Bonta that Daily Fantasy Sports are illegal isn’t grounded in common sense and is completely out of step with opinions rendered in other jurisdictions across the U.S.
Abby Wicker
The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) today announced findings from its latest research report, presented at the 2025 FSGA Summer Conference in Chicago. Conducted by the Angus Reid Group on behalf of the FSGA, the study reveals continued stability in overall engagement and promising trends among younger players, signaling future growth across both fantasy sports and sports betting.
Abby Wicker
BLITZ:DRAFT – Blitz Draft Fantasy, a mobile-first platform delivering fast-paced, weekly fantasy football drafts with no season-long commitments, emerged victorious at the highly competitive Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) Elevator Pitch competition during the 2025 Summer Conference.
Abby Wicker
Summer is here! I find myself spending time reflecting a lot during the summer – might be the long road trips to the summer camping spot or the long, lonely paddles training for and competing in the MR340 – and I cannot help but notice the momentum we’ve been building as an industry and as an association.
Brandon LoeschnerEstablish The Run to headline “Ask Me Anything” session at 2025 FSGA Summer Conference
The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) is excited to announce Inside the Huddle with Establish The Run—a can’t miss, Ask Me Anything (AMA) session at the 2025 FSGA Summer Conference with three of the most influential figures in fantasy football and DFS content: Evan Silva, Taylor Caby, and John Daigle.
Abby Wicker
he Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) is proud to take an active leadership role at SBC Summit Americas, the premier event for sports betting and iGaming in the U.S. and Latin American markets, being held this week in South Florida.
Abby Wicker
The calendar is filling up fast, and so is our excitement as we prepare for a busy stretch of industry activity. Whether you’re joining us in Fort Lauderdale next week at the SBC Summit Americas show or planning ahead for the FSGA Summer Conference, there’s a lot happening in and around the FSGA community—and we can’t wait to connect with you.
Brandon LoeschnerIndustry icons will explore the evolution of sports media and fan engagement in exclusive July 1 session
The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) is thrilled to announce that Kay Adams, host and creator of Up & Adams, and Nate Ravitz, former ESPN SVP and Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hall of Famer, will headline the keynote Fireside Chat at the 2025 FSGA Summer Conference.
Abby Wicker
As we welcome spring, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on an incredible FSGA Winter Conference and express my sincere gratitude to everyone that made it such a success.
Brandon Loeschner
The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) is excited to announce the results of its 2025 Board of Directors elections!
Abby WickerRon Shandler named winner of Matthew Berry Game Changer Award
Fantasy baseball pioneer Ron Shandler is the recipient of this year’s Matthew Berry Game Changer Award. Shandler will be honored Feb. 19 at the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) Winter Conference in Las Vegas.
Abby Wicker
The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) today announced findings from its new research report, presented at the 2025 FSGA Winter Conference. The research, conducted by the Angus Reid Group on behalf of the FSGA, reveals consistent engagement in fantasy sports and sports betting, growing interest in women’s sports, fresh insights on sweepstakes-style social sportbooks, and new information about players’ feelings about advertising.
Abby WickerFantasy Cares and FanDuel Take Home Top Honors; Fantasy Life and PlayerProps.ai Lead Way with Three Wins
The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) announced the winners of its annual Industry Awards at the 2025 FSGA Winter Conference.
Abby Wicker
Bet Caddy – a Chicago-based company that created a mobile app to transform your phone into the ultimate sports remote for fans and bettors alike – emerged victorious at the hotly contested Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) Elevator Pitch competition held at the 2025 Winter Conference.
Abby Wicker
The excitement is building with the FSGA Winter Conference happening next week! In just a few days, we’ll gather at Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas to connect, collaborate, celebrate, and chart the future of the fantasy sports and sports gaming industry. If you haven’t already, now is the time to finalize your plans and prepare for a packed agenda filled with insights, networking, and industry innovation.
Brandon Loeschner
Sports fans, of course, are more likely to participate in fantasy sport and sports gambling activities—but are there other factors that can explain whether a person opts to participate in sports gaming? Research will be presented related to the role media dependency and sensation seeking play in the decision to participate in sports gaming. Age demographic differences will be utilized to show how younger participants are responding to these activities in different manners than are older participants.
Abby Wicker
As we kick off the new year, I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates and opportunities for our FSGA community. 2025 FSGA Winter Conference – Less than a month away.
Brandon Loeschner
The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) is excited to announce a highly anticipated session at its 2025 Winter Conference, featuring NBC Sports President Rick Cordella and NBC Sr. Fantasy & Sports Betting Analyst Matthew Berry.
Abby Wicker
Smashup Fantasy Sports, a platform that blends elements of fantasy sports, video games, and strategy card games, emerged victorious at the highly competitive FSGA Elevator Pitch competition held at the 2024 Summer Conference in Boston. Haibo Lu delivered a captivating pitch that won the audience over, and took home the hardware from Boston.
Abby WickerStephania Bell named winner of Matthew Berry Game Changer Award
Stephania Bell, ESPN’s award-winning Senior Writer and Injury Analyst, is the recipient of this year’s Matthew Berry Game Changer Award. Bell will be honored July 22 at the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) Summer Conference in Boston.
Abby WickerLandmark induction ceremony for first female honoree to take place July 23 at Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association’s Summer Conference in Boston.
The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) announced today the election of Stacie Stern to the Fantasy Sports Hall of Fame.
Abby Wicker
The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) proudly announced the results of its 2024 Board of Directors elections Monday.
Abby WickerExclusive study also addresses women’s sports participation for first time and highlights differences in the ways fantasy sports players and bettors consume content.
Research conducted by Angus Reid Group for the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) revealed another year of continued growth in both legal sports wagering and fantasy sports participation.
Abby WickerDraftKings and Underdog Fantasy Take Home Top Honors; Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Life Leads Way with Three Wins
The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) announced the winners of its 2024 Industry Awards at the annual FSGA Winter Conference sponsored by PrizePicks in Las Vegas.
Abby Wicker
Five Star Fans, the platform that empowers fans to shape the future legacy of their universities and support incoming athletes, emerged victorious at the highly competitive FSGA Elevator Pitch competition held at the 2024 Winter Conference in Las Vegas.
Abby Wicker
Tony brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as our newly appointed Executive Director of FSGA. He specializes in various facets of organizational leadership, including marketing, strategic partnerships, membership and client relations, fundraising, development, and engagement.
Abby WickerExclusive study also reveals significant migration from offshore betting to regulated markets, consolidation and maturation in DFS, sports betting markets
Research conducted by Angus Reid Group for the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) revealed another year of significant growth in both legal sports wagering and fantasy sports participation.
Abby WickerInduction ceremony to take place June 13 at Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association’s Summer Conference in Cleveland
The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) announced today the election of Kevin Austin and Mike Hall to the Fantasy Sports Hall of Fame.
Abby Wicker
The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) announced today the results of its Board of Directors' Executive Committee elections.
Abby Wicker
The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) proudly announced the results of its 2023 Board of Directors elections Monday.
Abby Wicker
The fantasy sports and sports betting industries have just scratched the surface when it comes to potential participants, according to research unveiled by the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) during its annual Winter Conference at ARIA Resort & Casino.
Abby Wicker
The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) announced the winners of its 2022 Industry Awards at the annual FSGA Winter Conference in Las Vegas.
Abby Wicker