Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association

What Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association does

The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) is a U.S.-based private trade association and the only national organization representing the interests of fantasy sports and gaming companies. Headquartered in Middleton, Wisconsin (relocated in September 2024), FSGA reports a membership of over 200 businesses as of November 2025, ranging from early-stage startups to large media corporations such as DraftKings, FanDuel, Underdog Fantasy, and Sportradar. The association claims to represent the interests of 85 million fantasy sports players across the United States and Canada. The organization is governed by a 21-member all-volunteer board elected by member companies and operated by a small professional staff led by Executive Director Tony Veroeven (CAE, CNAP) and Board Chair Brandon Loeschner (Partner at RubinBrown LLP).

FSGA's service portfolio is built around membership, events, research, advocacy, and recognition. Its core products include annual membership subscriptions (prorated first-year dues, with multi-staff company accounts), two flagship conferences per year (Summer Conference and Winter Conference at Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas), annual industry research and white papers, a Matthew Berry Game Changer Award, industry awards across 20+ categories, a Fantasy Sports Hall of Fame, an Elevator Pitch Competition, an industry job board, a member directory, and dedicated state legislation tracking for both fantasy sports and sports betting. The membership portal runs on the GrowthZone association management platform; FSGA does not develop proprietary technology products. Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring membership dues, conference and event registration fees, and corporate sponsorship (including title sponsorships such as Toptal for the 2026 Summer Conference and PrizePicks for the 2024 Winter Conference).

FSGA's go-to-market is community-led: it acquires members through industry conferences (SBC Summit Americas, G2E, Fantasy Football Expo), referral programs, and direct outreach. Member companies gain access to networking, government advocacy, research data, and award eligibility. The association is organized under New York state law, was previously known as the Fantasy Sports Trade Association (FSTA), and underwent leadership transition in 2023 when Brandon Loeschner was elected Chair and Tony Veroeven was appointed Executive Director. Financial figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association

Legal name

Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association

Website

https://thefsga.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) is the only national trade association representing the fantasy sports and gaming industry, serving 200+ member companies across the United States and Canada through membership services, annual conferences, industry research, awards programs, and government advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Trade Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Fantasy Contests, Leagues & Tournament Organizers (MPAEAHAF)

Keywords

• Industry trade association
• Membership services
• Industry advocacy
• Networking events
• Regulatory tracking

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from fantasy sports and gaming companies, with prorated dues for first-year members. Companies range from small startups to large media corporations.
2. Conference and Event Revenue: Revenue from Summer Conference, Winter Conference, and other industry events including registration fees and attendee revenue.
3. Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorship of FSGA events and conferences, including title sponsorships and program sponsorships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

FSGA is a national trade association that sells company memberships, annual conference registrations, and corporate sponsorships to fantasy sports and gaming companies. Members gain access to industry research, networking events, government advocacy, state legislation tracking, awards programs, and a member directory. The organization represents 85 million fantasy sports players in the U.S. and Canada and serves over 200 member companies.

Product overview

The Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA) operates as a trade association rather than a product company. Its offerings center on membership services, industry events, and advocacy. The core offerings include FSGA Membership providing access to networking, advocacy, research, and education; the annual Summer and Winter Conferences featuring sessions, networking, and competitions; Industry Research and White Papers providing market data and insights; and Industry Awards recognizing excellence in categories including audio, video, written content, product experience, and innovation. Additional offerings include the Elevator Pitch Competition for emerging companies, the Matthew Berry Game Changer Award, Fantasy Sports Hall of Fame, FSGA Podcasts, Expert Leagues, an Industry Job Board, Members Directory, state legislation tracking for fantasy sports and sports betting, and Responsible Gaming resources. These services work together to serve the FSGA's mission of representing the interests of 85 million fantasy sports players and the companies that support the industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FSGA Membership Paid annual company membership providing access to networking, business and government advocacy, research data, industry education, the ability to apply for industry awards, member directory, and state legislation tracking. Companies register and can add unlimited staff to their company account. First-year dues are prorated based on the timing of access.
• FSGA Summer Conference Annual summer conference providing two days of networking, learning sessions, industry discussions, and forward-thinking conversations shaping the future of fantasy sports and gaming. The 2026 edition is held at Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton, with Toptal as the title sponsor.
• FSGA Winter Conference Annual winter conference at Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas bringing together industry professionals for networking, awards, and education. Includes the Elevator Pitch Competition where emerging companies pitch concepts to industry leaders for attendee vote.
• Industry Research & Publications Annual research reports on fantasy sports and sports betting market participation, conducted with research partners such as Angus Reid Group and Leger, providing members with exclusive industry insights and metrics on player behavior, market size, and growth trends.
• White Papers Research publications and white papers on fantasy sports and gaming industry topics, available to members and the broader industry.
• Expert Leagues Fantasy sports league competitions organized by FSGA for industry professionals and members to participate in and engage with the fantasy sports community.
• Industry Job Board Online job board platform for FSGA members to share and find employment opportunities within the fantasy sports and gaming industry, supporting talent recruitment and career development.
• FSGA Members Directory Online directory of FSGA member companies providing networking and business discovery capabilities for member-to-member introductions and partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• FSGA represents 85 million fantasy sports players in the U.S. and Canada
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Johnson Kendall Johnson (JKJ)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 June 2026JKJ is a sponsor providing the FSGA Visitors Guide to Philadelphia for the 2026 Summer Conference.
• ToptalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 May 2026Toptal is the title sponsor for the 2026 FSGA Summer Conference. Toptal is a talent-matching platform that connects companies with freelance professionals.
• PrizePickscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2024PrizePicks is the sponsor of the 2024 FSGA Winter Conference held at Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
• Vela WoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVela Wood provides complimentary legal services to FSGA Elevator Pitch Competition winners as the program sponsor.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA): Trade association representing leading European online gaming and betting operators on EU policy and responsible gaming. Comparable in role and structure to FSGA, but focused on a different geography (Europe), so not directly competing for the same members.
• Canadian Gaming Association: National trade association representing the Canadian gaming industry, including casinos, lottery corporations, and sports betting operators. Comparable as a sibling trade body serving the Canadian half of FSGA's geographic footprint, with overlapping member constituencies.

Direct peers

• International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA): Global trade association focused on betting integrity, monitoring, and standards for licensed sports betting operators. Comparable as a membership trade body providing integrity, compliance, and standards-setting services that intersect with FSGA's responsible gaming advocacy work.
• iDevelopment and Economic Association (iDEA): U.S.-focused trade association for interactive gaming (online casino and sports betting) operators and technology suppliers. Highly comparable to FSGA as a competing/adjacent trade body for digital sportsbook and iGaming companies that overlap with FSGA's sports betting member segment.
• American Gaming Association: National U.S. trade association representing the casino gaming industry, including commercial and tribal operators, suppliers, and sports betting stakeholders. Directly comparable as a dues-funded membership trade body providing advocacy, research, and events for the broader gaming sector that overlaps with FSGA's sportsbook members.
• Sports Betting Alliance: Trade and advocacy organization representing leading U.S. online sports betting operators on policy and legislative matters. A direct peer in that it competes for the same sportsbook members on advocacy, research, and policy engagement that FSGA offers.

Others

• National Council on Problem Gambling: U.S. nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to problem gambling awareness and responsible gaming. Adjacent to FSGA's responsible gaming resources rather than a direct competitor, but comparable as a related industry-stakeholder organization funded by operator contributions.

Broad incumbents

• World Lottery Association (WLA): Global trade association for state-licensed lotteries and lottery operators, providing integrity standards, research, and advocacy. A broader incumbent in the legal gambling trade-association space with adjacent member overlap to FSGA's sportsbook members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/FSGAtweets
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtv
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheFSGA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fsga
• Instagraminstagram.com/fsga

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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