FanDuel’s 16.3% Hold Rate and New York Regulatory Scrutiny
FanDuel achieved a record 16.3% gross revenue margin in June, driven by high-hold same-game parlays that generate 67% of operator revenue in Maryland.
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FanDuel achieved a record 16.3% gross revenue margin in June, driven by high-hold same-game parlays that generate 67% of operator revenue in Maryland.
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