DraftKings & FanDuel sued over AI targeting of gamblers
Three Louisiana residents want their deposits on both apps returned under the state’s product liability law.
The hit
DraftKings & FanDuel face a proposed class action accusing them of using AI-backed personalisation to keep losing bettors wagering, according to Casino.org. The suit claims both sportsbooks ignored self-exclusion tools in Louisiana.
Why it matters
The case leans on Louisiana’s Products Liability Act, arguing the apps are defective because they carry no clear warning about addictive design despite the operators’ own data showing the risk.
The record
| Lawsuit filed | 22 Oct, Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans |
|---|---|
| Named plaintiffs | Three Louisiana residents |
| Co-defendants | Bally’s Baton Rouge & Amelia Belle (market-access casino partners) |
| Remedy sought | Full recovery of plaintiff deposits on DraftKings & FanDuel |
| Legal basis | Louisiana Products Liability Act & state Sports Wagering Act |
What happens next
Neither DraftKings nor FanDuel has filed a response. Industry observers expect both to seek dismissal with prejudice, arguing state law sets no duty to police customer gambling habits. Both platforms also rely on terms of service requiring users to acknowledge gambling risks & waive civil recourse.
Sources: Lawsuit: DraftKings and FanDuel Prey on Problem Gamblers
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