Sports betting operators including DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, and Bet365 have reportedly contributed around $48 million to the “Winning for America” Super PAC. The group is channeling funds into multiple state-level elections and local political action committees, targeting issues such as sports betting legalization, taxation, and regulation.

Backed by members of a sports betting coalition—including DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, and Bet365—the “Winning for America” Super PAC has raised approximately $48 million to date, deploying significant resources across various state primaries and local PACs.

This flow of capital underscores how the sports betting industry is accelerating efforts to influence state-level regulation and legalization through political lobbying.

Funding targets state elections and regulatory issues

At the center of this effort is the “Winning for America” Super PAC.

According to Axios, DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, and Bet365 have collectively contributed about $48 million to the committee. Of that, $41 million was raised during the most recent reporting period, followed by an additional $7 million.

The coalition’s official website lists Bet365, BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics, and FanDuel as members, positioning itself as an industry group advocating for legal, regulated online sports betting and iGaming markets in the United States.

Although BetMGM was not named among the contributors in the Axios report, the coalition’s broader legislative and lobbying agenda remains clear.

Multiple states targeted, including those without legalization

Notably, these political funds are not limited to mature markets.

Axios reports that spending has already covered six states, including Texas, Georgia, and Alabama—none of which have fully legalized sports betting.

In other words, the industry is simultaneously investing in:

Existing markets (to influence tax structures and regulation), and

Emerging markets (to push for legalization breakthroughs)

Georgia has seen multiple failed attempts to legalize sports betting in recent years, while Alabama has long remained a contentious battleground for gambling legislation.

According to 1819 News, out-of-state betting funds have already begun backing certain local campaigns, drawing increasing scrutiny over financial disclosures, ad spending, and political influence pathways.

Alabama draws heightened scrutiny

In Alabama, the controversy extends beyond whether to support gambling legislation—it also centers on how political funding flows into local organizations.

1819 News reports that some local PACs receiving support have faced questions over financial disclosures, with out-of-state betting interests allegedly entering state elections through intermediary groups—sparking stronger local backlash.

Available public information suggests that such strategies are not limited to a single state.

Axios also notes that the “Winning for America” Super PAC could expand into as many as 15 additional states before November.

This indicates that political battles over tax rates, online casino legalization, market access, and regulatory frameworks are likely to intensify.

Political spending becomes a core industry strategy

In recent years, the coalition has emphasized that regulated markets can deliver tax revenue, job creation, and consumer protection.

Its messaging consistently highlights responsible gambling, transparent regulation, and efforts to combat illegal markets.

However, the scale of fundraising and state-level spending by this Super PAC suggests that competition in the industry has evolved beyond customer acquisition. It is increasingly about securing favorable tax rates, product scope, and licensing environments at the policy level.

In high-tax states such as New York and Pennsylvania—as well as large states where betting remains illegal—political investment is becoming a central strategic tool for sports betting companies.