FanDuel
FanDuel Introduces “Play with a Plan”: A Research-Based Approach to Responsible Gaming
Many responsible gaming messages tell players what not to do. FanDuel’s new “Play with a Plan” campaign flips that script, empowering customers to make their own informed decisions about their individual play.
“Play with a Plan” is a comprehensive initiative across all FanDuel products. Guided by behavioral research, the program features existing responsible gaming tools in a manner that promotes introspective decision-making and proactive gaming management rather than restrictive messaging.
The launch builds on the proven success of FanDuel’s Responsible Gaming program, which reached a milestone last year as responsible gaming tool usage increased 41% year over year—achieving the highest participation rate in company history.
About “Play with a Plan”
Just as people wear seatbelts not because they expect an accident, but as a standard safety practice, planning one’s play becomes a universal approach to improve how players engage with the platform, regardless of their current play style.
“Play with a Plan” helps to empower customers to evaluate their gaming habits proactively, providing actionable guidance that emphasizes what players can do while reinforcing FanDuel’s commitment to meaningful consumer protections in regulated online sports betting. It works to reframe the conversation around responsible gaming by treating it like any other smart habit.
The initiative also follows FanDuel’s parent company, Flutter’s, Positive Impact Plan which included an annual $100 million investment in Responsible Gaming.
“This refreshed platform was purposeful and reflects the research we’ve done to rethink how Responsible Gaming is communicated most effectively to consumers. These insights shaped everything from the development of our messaging to ongoing innovation across our tools. FanDuel remains focused on making Responsible Gaming more intuitive and inviting for customers,” said Cory Fox, Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Sustainability at FanDuel.
Key Responsible Gaming Features
The “Play with a Plan” initiative encourages users to interact with responsible gaming tools to fit their preferred gaming experience, including:
My Spend, a dashboard providing customers with detailed insights into their deposit and betting activity over week, month, and three-month periods.
Loss Limits, which allows users to set a limit on the amount of money they are willing to risk daily, weekly, or monthly.
Deposit Alerts, which enables customers to establish daily, weekly, and monthly budget parameters with automated notifications.
FanDuel’s industry-leading initiative to customer protection also includes Real-Time Check-In. Launched in 2025, Real-Time Check-In uses machine learning and deposit data to help customers manage spending in real time across sportsbook, racing, casino products, providing proactive safeguards and rich information to enable informed spending decisions.
Multi-Channel Approach
FanDuel is taking a more integrated approach than ever before to raise awareness of its RG features, leveraging a multi-channel strategy including television, programmatic, social, and audio, with high-impact placements to maximize effectiveness.
This comprehensive marketing investment reflects FanDuel’s commitment to treating responsible gaming as a core platform feature worthy of significant support.
RG Education and Community Engagement
RG efforts extend beyond in-app features, reflecting the brand’s belief that strong consumer protections must be paired with continued education and open conversation.
Supported by strategic advisor Keith Whyte and storytelling initiatives such as FanDuel TV’s “The Comeback,” hosted by Responsible Gaming ambassador Craig Carton; and “Trusted Voices,” featuring former NBA player Randy Livingston and his wife Anita Smith, FanDuel works to reduce stigma and encourage informed dialogue around gambling addiction and recovery.
FanDuel’s innovative Responsible Gaming sweepstakes campaigns, developed in partnership with major league partners, generated over 550,000 participants in 2025 and drove meaningful tool adoption, with My Spend campaign resulting in 56% of participants returning to use responsible gaming tools within 90 days.
FanDuel aims to continue setting the standard for consumer protection as a licensed and regulated operator, with Responsible Gaming built directly into the customer experience.
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FanDuel
Wazdan’s North American footprint reaches new heights with FanDuel partnership
Wazdan, the gain-focused developer, has continued to reinforce its impressive North American presence through a partnership with FanDuel, one of the region’s leading iGaming companies.
The agreement marks a significant step for Wazdan’s ongoing global expansion, which sees FanDuel launch with two feature-rich titles simultaneously across Ontario and Michigan, facilitated by Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform.
In Ontario, players can enjoy Mighty Fish: Blue Marlin and 36 Coins, two titles that showcase Wazdan’s signature balance of recognisable themes and performance-driven mechanics. Meanwhile, in Michigan, 12 Bells and Hot Slot: 777 Crown will introduce players to engaging gameplay structures built around clarity, rhythm and feature depth.
Following the initial rollout, FanDuel’s renowned iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino, is set to see its portfolio enriched by an extensive flurry of additional slot offerings, with each carefully chosen game featuring a range of Wazdan’s engagement-boosting mechanics such as Cash Infinity
, Hold the Jackpot and Sticky to Infinity
, with each designed to elevate entertainment and deliver measurable growth for operators.
The latest expansion builds on Wazdan’s momentum in North America, following successful deployments in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and earlier entries into West Virginia.
Radka Bacheva, Head of Sales at Wazdan, said: “Partnering with FanDuel represents a major milestone in Wazdan’s North American growth strategy and underlines the strong demand for our engagement-driven portfolio across regulated markets.
“FanDuel’s reach and reputation make them an ideal partner, and launching simultaneously in Ontario and Michigan is a powerful way to introduce our games to new audiences. We are confident that our feature-rich titles and proven mechanics will resonate strongly with players and deliver tangible value for FanDuel as we continue to scale our presence across the region.”
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Canada
Wazdan’s North American Growth Accelerates Following FanDuel Alliance
Wazdan, the player-centric developer, has further strengthened its notable North American presence by forming a partnership with FanDuel, a top iGaming company in the area.
The deal represents a crucial milestone in Wazdan’s continuous global growth, as FanDuel introduces two feature-packed games at the same time in Ontario and Michigan, enabled by Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform.
In Ontario, gamers can experience Mighty Fish: Blue Marlin and 36 Coins, two games that highlight Wazdan’s distinctive blend of familiar themes and performance-focused mechanics. In Michigan, 12 Bells and Hot Slot: 777 Crown will offer players captivating gameplay designs centered on clarity, rhythm, and extensive features.
After the initial launch, FanDuel’s famous iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino, will have its collection expanded by a wide array of new slot games, each meticulously selected to include various Wazdan features that enhance player engagement like Cash Infinity
, Hold the Jackpot, and Sticky to Infinity
, all aimed at increasing entertainment and providing tangible growth for operators.
The newest expansion capitalizes on Wazdan’s progress in North America, succeeding in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and previous entries into West Virginia.
Radka Bacheva, Head of Sales at Wazdan, said: “Partnering with FanDuel represents a major milestone in Wazdan’s North American growth strategy and underlines the strong demand for our engagement-driven portfolio across regulated markets.
“FanDuel’s reach and reputation make them an ideal partner, and launching simultaneously in Ontario and Michigan is a powerful way to introduce our games to new audiences. We are confident that our feature-rich titles and proven mechanics will resonate strongly with players and deliver tangible value for FanDuel as we continue to scale our presence across the region.”
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BetMGM
Octoplay Goes Live in Michigan
Octoplay is now live in Michigan across BetMGM, FanDuel, Fanatics, and Rush Street Interactive, marking the company’s second U.S. state and largest coordinated market entry to date. The simultaneous go-live with four tier-one operators arrives less than six months after Octoplay’s United States debut in New Jersey.
Since its founding in October 2022, Octoplay has secured active licenses across thirteen regulated jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, New Jersey, Ontario, Michigan, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Malta, Italy, Greece, Romania, and Slovakia. Michigan extends that momentum into the U.S. As one of the top three states by iGaming revenue, it represents a significant market, and Octoplay enters it with four tier-one operators live from day one.
“Just months after our New Jersey debut, Michigan represents the next phase of our U.S. expansion,” says Ralitsa Georgieva, Director of Business Development at Octoplay. “Launching simultaneously with four leading operators shows the confidence the market has in our content. We expect to carry this momentum into additional states throughout 2025.”
Earlier this year, Octoplay ranked first among U.S. rising suppliers by overall index in H1 according to Eilers & Krejcik, underscoring the company’s accelerating trajectory. With Michigan now live and additional state applications in progress, Octoplay is positioned to extend its North American footprint throughout 2025 and beyond.
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