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FanDuel gains exclusive access to PokerStars through multi-state integration

As part of the launch, players in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Michigan will be able to wager in tandem to create larger prize pools under the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement.

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FanDuel gains exclusive access to PokerStars through multi-state integration
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PokerStars’ exiting US sites will be concluded and former users will be required to create a FanDuel Casino account to gain access
The poker brand began combining pools from Michigan and New Jersey in 2022 prior to Pennsylvania joining the Agreement in 2025

Flutter Entertainment has chosen to integrate its PokerStars brand into the FanDuel Casino platform as part of an exclusive multi-state launch, providing access to poker players in Pennsylvania, Michigan and New Jersey. 

Under the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement, players currently residing in the three states will be able to wager in tandem to create larger prize pools and an expanded selection of tournaments and cash games. 

PokerStars had previously begun pooling funds from Michigan and New Jersey in late 2022, with Pennsylvania having only joined the Internet Gaming Agreement last year. 

The poker brand’s existing US sites will be shut down as part of the exclusive FanDuel launch, with players now required to create FanDuel Casino accounts in order to gain access to PokerStars in the regulated jurisdictions. 

PokerStars will also operate exclusively under FanDuel in Ontario, Canada, although the province does not allow for non-resident player pooling at the time of writing. 

While no official date has been announced for when the new integration will go live, FanDuel’s info hub pages state that PokerStars Rewards will conclude on March 13, while PokerStars Casino Progressive Jackpots are set to be removed on April 1. 

Those able to register for a FanDuel Casino account will also have access to shared wallet and account capabilities across PokerStars poker, FanDuel Casino and the operator’s sportsbook platform. 

During Q4 2025, a 33% increase in FanDuel revenue to $2.1bn was primarily attributed to favorable US sports betting results by Flutter on February 26. Sportsbook revenue accounted for $1.5bn of FanDuel’s total income for Q4 2025 and increased 35%, while iGaming revenue rose 33% to $586m.

Flutter’s US operations also generated a 90% increase in adjusted EBITDA for a total of $310m.

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Flutter reported its financial results for Q4 and FY2025 on February 26, having generated increases in net revenue and adjusted EBITDA while also witnessing a 351% decrease in net income for FY2025

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