FanDuel Poised to Take #1 in US Online Poker

FanDuel Poker looks like it could take top spot in the US online poker market once the dust settles after the summer’s WSOP festival, according to the latest market research.

PokerStars Exclusively on FanDuel generated an estimated $2.6 million in revenue in May 2026. This is down slightly from the prior month’s $2.7 million (as expected, given the usual seasonal trend going into summer). But compared to the same month a year ago, revenue is up 12%.

WSOP Online is still leading US online poker. It generated revenue of an estimated $2.8 million in May across its four states. But it is the closest PokerStars/FanDuel and WSOP have been in well over a year.

Once the live 2026 WSOP wraps up in the US (and, with it, its very popular online bracelet series), PokerStars/FanDuel is well positioned to claim the top spot in US online poker. But the market has never been more competitive, with BetRivers Poker also growing its market share.

Figures come from Poker Industry PRO, which compiles the most comprehensive and accurate estimates of US online poker market revenue every month.

Data is based on market data reported by regulators. Where necessary, estimates are made based on operator performance in other states, trends in per-capita poker revenue and historic casino/poker revenue splits.

For revenue from PokerStars on FanDuel, figures are precise in New Jersey, where the regulator reports exact figures for every poker room each month, and in Pennsylvania, where FanDuel does not share its license with any other operator. Estimates are only required in Michigan, where poker is not separated from online casino revenue.

This gives an accurate picture of FanDuel’s US-wide poker performance. PA remains the site’s largest market, generating 36% of the site’s revenue; estimated revenue in Michigan is very close, at 35%. New Jersey is not far behind at 29%.

On April 1, 2026, PokerStars shut its three sites in the US — in New Jersey and in Michigan, which shared a player pool, and in Pennsylvania, which was segregated. Hours later, it reemerged as PokerStars Exclusively on FanDuel: new software (changing from the classic in-house PokerStars client to Playtech’s iPoker software), new network (all three states combined), bigger brand, and a giant FanDuel customer base.

Traffic exploded. Estimates of first month revenue hit 12-month highs. FanDuel Poker led in early traffic figures, in part thanks to a huge launch series, a big freeroll promotion and a giant FanDuel Poker welcome bonus available for all new and existing players.

Things settled down, but traffic remains much higher than the sum of its parts. According to data provided by SharkScope Analytics, available exclusively on the PRO DB platform, FanDuel Poker’s PRO Score — a metric that blends cash game traffic and MTT entries — spiked at 310 soon after launch before settling down to 200 to 250 today. For comparison, prior to the merger, the PRO Score of PokerStars PA was around 60 and MI-NJ barely 100.

The market data shows that New Jersey has been the operator’s best market performer: it grew 19% in April and 37% in May compared to the same months a year ago. Estimates of Michigan revenue show more modest growth: 2.4% and 13% in those last two months, respectively.

But Pennsylvania disappoints. It was down 13% in April and 4% in May. This is much better than the preceding 12 months: the site was down around 40% throughout 2025. But really, the site should be growing: the experience for PA online poker players has changed dramatically. Segregated from other states until April, the player pool — and thus more cash games and much bigger tournaments — tripled overnight.

If PokerStars can maintain its growth trajectory, it looks likely to become the largest online poker operator in the United States. In particular, in Pennsylvania it should do better fighting for market share and putting the site back on a growth path. But that’s not to say it will be easy.

For the next couple of months, we expect data to really highlight one operator: WSOP Online. It enjoys a halo effect with the live festival in Las Vegas. Players both national and international descend on Nevada, all of whom are welcome to play on the only online poker site in the state — WSOP NV.

It also increases revenue in New Jersey, Michigan and Pennsylvania. Players in all four states can enjoy the WSOP online bracelet series, which started on May 30 (so is barely reflected in May data), ran throughout June, and concludes on July 14. It is also spreading a companion $6 million Online Championships over the same period, a $4.5 million Online Mega Circuit in July, and is offering a $1,000 reload bonus to all players.

And then there is BetRivers Poker. As pokerfuse reported last week, it is also growing its market share in US online poker. It took an estimated 10% in May. While this is still much smaller than the Big Three (each with around 30%), it is higher than ever, and growing every month — in the face of the FanDuel launch.

And critically, it is still yet to go live in New Jersey, a key US online poker state. When it does — and pokerfuse believes this is still in the cards, despite months of delays — it will offer a unique five-state online poker network and is expected to grow its market share measurably.

Despite all this, there’s good reason to expect further growth at FanDuel Poker once the WSOP is in the rear-view mirror. In many respects, the site still feels in a soft launch phase. Focus has been on the transition in Ontario. The US online poker page on FanDuel still feels more like a temporary launch page than a full web presence. The site is still only lightly cross-promoted across its casino and sports platforms. The operator should find its footing in Pennsylvania and return to growth there. There’s scope for new market entry (West Virginia soon, maybe even Maine online poker in the future).

Its next major move should be a big fall series: A USCOOP/WCOOP-style flagship that should rival Ignite Series in scope and prestige. Watch this space.