Digital Operator of the Year 2026

We present to you the 2026 Shortlist for the Digital Operator of the Year award.

digital operator shortlist
digital operator shortlist

FanDuel - America's #1 Sportsbook continues to set the standard for digital sports betting through innovation, market expansion, and customer engagement. Recent launches include BetProtect+, the industry's first full-game injury protection for player prop bets; Futures Day, the first betting holiday; Pass The Leg, the first collaborative in-app parlay experience; and AceAI, the first generative AI-powered betting assistant embedded in a sportsbook app. FanDuel also expanded its reach through a partnership with Amazon Prime Video as the exclusive odds provider for NBA and WNBA broadcasts. In Q4 2025, the operator maintained a 41% GGR market share, while sportsbook revenue grew 35% and active players increased to 4.8 million. FanDuel also delivered the leading launch in Missouri, capturing 44% GGR market share in its first month.

DraftKings - When reporting its financial results for Q1 2026, DraftKings’ net revenue increased 16.8% year-over-year to $1.6bn. Along with increases in total revenue and net income, DraftKings also generated a 63.6% increase in adjusted EBITDA to nearly $167.9m. Having expanded to Missouri and Arkansas over the past 12 months, DraftKings also extended its Puerto Rico business to open a new retail facility and introduce online sportsbook operations. DraftKings made headlines after unveiling its new “Super App” in 2026, amid new innovation for its horseracing and MLB offerings. ESPN also named DraftKings as its Official Sportsbook and Odds Provider in late 2025, providing the operator exposure to the sports media network’s global consumer base. 

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