FanDuel strengthens Government Relations team with new hires

December 11, 2024
By

The operator stated it will look to strengthen relationships in existing states of operation and new states into which it aims to expand.

Key points:

- James Hartmann and Louis Trombetta will both join FanDuel as Directors of Government Relations

- Hartmann began as a prosecutor before moving into politics, while Trombetta most recently served as Executive Director of the FGCC

FanDuel has announced that James Hartmann and Louis Trombetta have been appointed as Directors of Government Relations in an effort to strengthen relationships in existing and future markets. 

"As we continue to evolve our government relations team, we are excited to bring in two experienced professionals who understand our business, are deeply respected by legislators and can help us continue to show the positive impact legal and regulated gaming can have for states," FanDuel Head of State Government Relations Cesar Fernandez said. 

Hartmann began his career as a prosecutor in Chicago and New York City before moving into politics. He eventually joined the Illinois House of Representatives where he served in multiple roles before becoming the Chief Counsel to the Illinois Speaker of the House and House Parliamentarian.

"FanDuel has always stood out to me for the company's innovation and its commitment to shaping the future of gaming in a responsible way," Hartmann said. 

"I look forward to bringing my legislative and legal expertise to the team in a way that continues to support FanDuel's growth."

Good to know: FanDuel introduced its new responsible gaming tool My Spend on December 10, which hopes to assist customers in tracking spending patterns and managing a budget

Prior to joining FanDuel, Trombetta served as the inaugural Executive Director of the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), where he established the new agency, led the agency's legislative priorities and oversaw the regulation of the state's gaming industry.

Speaking on his new role, Trombetta showed excitement for playing a role in the future of the gaming industry, having said, “I'm thrilled to join FanDuel and transition from a regulatory role to working with an operator that is committed to building this industry in a sustainable manner.

"I look forward to contributing to their continued success and helping to shape the future of the industry."

FanDuel hopes that the appointments of Hartmann and Trombetta will also help to form and maintain relationships with new states into which it aims to expand.

State-by-State

Company Spotlight

Bragg Gaming

Bragg Gaming Group is a global content-driven iGaming technology provider, serving online and land-based gaming operators with its proprietary and exclusive content and cutting-edge technology.
Virtual Showroom

Supplier

Land-Based

Supplier

Supplier

Supplier

Industry Awards

Supplier

Supplier

Supplier

Supplier

GA Newsletter

Exclusive news, analysis, insights, and interviews delivered straight to your inbox

Kiko Augusto - From fantasy sports to sports betting in Brazil

Rei do Pitaco CEO Kiko Augusto joins the (on-this-occasion-injured) Gaming America Editor, Tim Poole, for a Huddle to talk all things Brazil!

Rickard Vikström: How 2025 is shaping up for US iGaming

Internet Vikings CEO & Founder Rickard Vikström joins Gaming America to discuss the US online landscape in 2025.


Another year approaches its end, as 2024 slowly becomes our past, 2025 the present and a wave of opportunity defines gaming's future. There is an air of change as the regulated gaming world looks to welcome a new entra...

8-10-From-the-top
From the top: Reflecting on the past and looking to the future of land-based casinos
Gaming America reviews the closures of the Mirage Hotel and Casino, as well as the Tropicana, but also keeps an eye on the future with Durango Casino and Resort GM David Horn.
36-41-Oliver-Lovat
Cover Feature: Exploring what might be next for land-based casinos
Nothing is new. Everything is new. Oliver Lovat, regular Gaming America columnist and resident Las Vegas expert, discusses what the next generation of casinos need to succeed, while also reflecting on Vegas' generational shift away from the Tropicana and Mirage.
42-43-Lefosse---Brazilian-Sports-Betting
Steadying the ship in LatAm's largest market
After regulatory limbo, sports betting in Brazil is moving towards legal certainty – by Eduardo Carvalhaes, partner in Public Law and Regulation at Lefosse, and Karen Coutinho, counsel in Public Law and Regulation at Lefosse.
44-45-Lazarus-Legal
Brazilian opportunity: The future of LatAm
Edwin Monzon, Managing Partner of Lazarus Legal, speaks to Gaming America about Brazil's upcoming iGaming and online sports betting regulation, assessing both the prospects and challenges involved.

Sweepstakes were the talk of G2E 2024 and are generating plenty of headlines as we enter 2025. It is a fascinating vertical – and indeed whether it should even be seen as a legal vertical at all is in question. The Am...

8-10-From-the-Top
Countdown to launch: Just in time
In this edition of From The Top, Caesars New Orleans SVP and GM Samir Mowad speaks with Kirk Geller to detail what the future holds after the property finally completed its $435m transformation.
14-15-GGA-Americas
The industry's best getting their deserved recognition
The 11th annual Global Gaming Awards Americas once again honored and rewarded the gaming industry's strongest performers throughout the prior 12 months during G2E in Las Vegas.
16-18-G2E-Review
G2E 2024: Discussing the future of US iGaming
A deep dive into the lively debate: Gaming America's Laura Mack examines the objections to US iGaming expansion and the mythbusters offered as a rebuttal at G2E. Surely, it is inevitable in the long run?
20-21-year-review
G2E 2024: A year in review
Gaming America sits down with Pro League Network's (PLN) Mike Salvaris at The Venetian during G2E, to sum up the year and give us the inside scoop of what sports betting has in store for 2025.