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NFL Loses Major Sportsbook Partnerships Amid Negotiation Stalemate

4/2/2026

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As of April 1, 2026, the National Football League (NFL) has no active sportsbook partnerships after FanDuel, DraftKings, and Caesars did not renew by the March 31 deadline.
Negotiations have stalled over higher costs for official streaming data from Genius Sports, giving sportsbooks leverage.
The NFL may pursue exclusive deals with FanDuel or DraftKings and remain open to various partnership structures as it awaits a new agreement.

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Story summary

As of April 1, 2026, the National Football League (NFL) has no active sportsbook partnerships after FanDuel, DraftKings, and Caesars did not renew by the March 31 deadline.
Negotiations have stalled over higher costs for official streaming data from Genius Sports, giving sportsbooks leverage.
The NFL may pursue exclusive deals with FanDuel or DraftKings and remain open to various partnership structures as it awaits a new agreement.