The American Gambling Awards has announced FanDuel Sportsbook as the 2023 “Online Sportsbook of the Year.” The American Gambling Awards are produced by Gambling.com Group Limited, a leading provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry.

FanDuel has established itself as the leading online sportsbook in the US with 44% market share and currently stands at 48% gross gaming revenue share year-to-date for 2023, tops among all U.S. operators.

Judges cited FanDuel’s strong commitment to customer engagement through innovative product offerings like being the first to market with Same Game Parlays. The judges also cited FanDuel’s strategic partnerships as another driver of its success. During the judging period, FanDuel was an official sports wagering partner of the Kentucky Derby, making it the only sportsbook where fans could place bets on the race.

Charles Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer of Gambling.com Group, said: “With a fantastic product offering and attention to every detail in the digital experience, FanDuel deserves its place at the top of American sports betting. It is a pleasure to award the Golden Eagle trophy and the Online Sportsbook of the Year award to FanDuel for the second year in a row.”

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Karol Corcoran, SVP & GM of FanDuel Sportsbook, said: “FanDuel is honored to be named the American Gambling Awards Online Sportsbook of the Year. This award is another moment to recognize the team behind America’s Number 1 Sportsbook who continue to work hard to improve our product and customer proposition while raising the bar in this category.”

The 2023 edition of the American Gambling Awards announced the full list of 11 winners recognized for their leadership and innovation within the regulated, online U.S. gambling industry. The American Gambling Awards are produced by Gambling.com Group Limited, a leading provider of player acquisition services for the regulated global online gambling industry.

In lieu of a traditional awards event, Gambling.com Group is hosting American Gambling Awards winners, judges and other invited partners at an exclusive VIP dinner in November in New York at Carbone. The intimate celebration will serve as a culmination of the program and will commemorate a year of remarkable industry success.

Each winner received the American Gambling Awards’ exclusive Golden Eagle trophy – the icon of achievement in the regulated American market for online gambling – engraved with their details. Designed by Gambling.com Group and manufactured by Society Awards – the firm that produces the Emmys, American Music Awards and MTV Movie Awards – the Golden Eagle trophy is an 11-inch, gold-plated, cast-pewter statuette of an American Bald Eagle, proudly resting in front of a pile of casino chips. The 2023 American Gambling Awards featured nearly 50 finalists, with the nominations evaluated by one of the most distinguished panels of expert judges the industry has seen.

The 2023 American Gambling Awards winners are:

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• Online Sportsbook of the Year: FanDuel Sportsbook
• Online Casino of the Year: BetMGM Casino
• Gaming Product of the Year: Adventures Beyond Wonderland Live from Playtech
• Online Betting Product of the Year: Simplebet
• Platform Provider of the Year: White Hat Gaming
• Data Service Provider of the Year: Genius Sports
• Payment Service Provider of the Year: Paysafe
• Responsible Gaming Award: Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health
• Dealmaker of the Year: Moelis & Company for Fanatics’ acquisition of PointsBet’s U.S. business
• Policymaker of the Year: Sen. Damon Thayer & Rep. Michael Lee Meredith (KY)
• Regulator of the Year: Anna Marin Russell, Ohio Casino Control Commission

Charles Gillespie, CEO of Gambling.com Group, said: “The American Gambling Awards is our gift to the growing industry in America, and I am delighted that this year’s winners are representative of the evolvement of regulated sports betting and online casino in the US. We are for the development of a responsibly regulated, competitive, modern online gambling market that serves the interests of the American consumer. It is our hope that the American Gambling Awards will bring positive attention to the leaders making this a reality.”