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- A Pennsylvania man has filed suit against FanDuel parent Flutter Entertainment.
- In the lawsuit, the man claims FanDuel targeted problem gamblers and used confusing promotions to keep bettors from understanding how much money they’d lost.
A Pennsylvania resident has sued Flutter Entertainment, alleging FanDuel targeted struggling bettors and used promotions that made gambling losses harder to understand. The complaint spans FanDuel Sportsbook, FanDuel Casino, and FanDuel Predicts, putting a spotlight on responsible gambling practices.
Maurice Faulk filed the lawsuit against Flutter, FanDuel’s parent company, according to a report from WSN. The suit seeks compensation for alleged gambling losses, physical harm tied to gambling addiction, pain and suffering, and lost earnings.
Complaint targets VIP programs and promotional offers
According to the report, Faulk alleges FanDuel knowingly targeted bettors who were already struggling so they would keep wagering. The complaint also challenges so-called “risk-free bets” and similar promotions, arguing they can prevent customers from fully understanding the impact of their losses.
The lawsuit also focuses on FanDuel’s VIP loyalty program. The complaint cites a 2017 study by Dr. Michael Wohl that found similar VIP programs included a disproportionate number of gamblers showing signs of addiction. It also points to a broader history of VIP hosts allegedly pushing players to bet when their activity slowed.
One passage in the complaint cites a Gemini Research study from Connecticut, stating that less than 2% of residents considered problem gamblers generated 51% of that state’s sports betting revenue.
As quoted in the lawsuit:
“These findings not only demonstrate that a small minority of problematic gamblers drive Defendants’ profits: they evidence that Defendants’ profitability is a function of the most addicted, problem users.”
Why the case could matter beyond Pennsylvania
The allegations are notable because they reach across multiple verticals – sportsbook, online casino, and prediction markets – rather than focusing on a single product.
They also add to ongoing scrutiny around how operators use bonus offers, loyalty programs, and direct outreach with heavy or vulnerable customers.
WSN also referenced a Florida case involving a former Jacksonville Jaguars employee who allegedly received more than 100 contacts per day from VIP hosts, including promos, bonus offers, and check-ins.
Based on reporting by Michael Savio for WSN.
