FanDuel Expands Government Relations Team with New Directors

Strengthening Government Relations

“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,” said Cesar Fernandez, Head of State Government Relations at FanDuel.

James Hartmann: Legislative and Legal Expertise

James Hartmann joins FanDuel with a background in law and politics. Starting his career as a prosecutor in Chicago and New York City, he later moved on to legislative work in the Illinois House of Representatives, serving as Chief Counsel to the Illinois Speaker of the House and House Parliamentarian.

Hartmann holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Kentucky and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Notre Dame. In 2023, he was named to Chicago Lawyer Magazine’s 40 Under 40.

“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,” said Hartmann. “I look forward to bringing my legislative and legal expertise to the team in a way that continues to support FanDuel’s growth.”

Louis Trombetta: Regulatory Visionary

Louis Trombetta brings over a decade of experience in the gaming industry to his new role. He previously served as the inaugural Executive Director of the Florida Gaming Control Commission, where he spearheaded the agency’s establishment, guided legislative priorities, and oversaw the state’s gaming regulations.

Trombetta is a graduate of the State University of New York at Brockport and the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He is also a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law and a former board member of the Association of Racing Commissioners International.

“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,” said Trombetta. “I look forward to contributing to their continued success and helping to shape the future of the industry.”

Commitment to Responsibility and Innovation

In addition to strengthening its government relations efforts, FanDuel has recently launched My Spend, a new personalized, responsible gaming dashboard.

FanDuel’s My Spend provides players with personalized insights into their activity, including deposits and net winnings over the past seven days, four weeks, or three months.

This encourages the use of existing responsible gaming tools, such as deposit and wager limits, aligning with FanDuel’s mission to promote safe and informed gaming practices.