DraftKings, FanDuel and other sports betting apps face growing legal scrutiny over gambling addiction.
You may qualify to take legal action if you or your child experienced significant financial losses or developed a gambling addiction after using DraftKings or FanDuel.
What to know about the FanDuel and DraftKings gambling addiction lawsuit
- Core Issue: Lawsuits allege FanDuel and DraftKings used features and promotions designed to keep users betting, potentially contributing to gambling addiction and significant financial losses.
- Who it Affects: Adults and minors who experienced significant financial losses or developed a gambling addiction after using FanDuel or DraftKings.
- Harm/Impact: Gambling addiction can lead to thousands of dollars in losses and affect a person’s finances, work, education and personal relationships.
- Legal Status: Several class actions and individual lawsuits have been filed over practices used by FanDuel and DraftKings, and attorneys continue to investigate potential claims involving people who experienced gambling-related harm.
- Take Action: Complete the form on this page to find out if you or your family may qualify to take legal action related to gambling addiction and sports betting apps.
What is the FanDuel and DraftKings gambling addiction lawsuit about?
Lawsuits allege that FanDuel and DraftKings used features and marketing practices that encouraged users to continue betting, potentially contributing to gambling addiction and significant financial losses. Some lawsuits also raise concerns about whether the platforms did enough to prevent minors from accessing and using their sports betting apps.
The lawsuits include allegations that:
- FanDuel and DraftKings offered live microbetting and in-game wagering features that encouraged users to place frequent bets and continue gambling throughout sporting events.
- The sports betting apps used personalized promotions, VIP incentives and push notifications to encourage users to return to the platforms and continue betting.
- Age-verification measures failed to prevent some minors from creating accounts and placing bets on the platforms.
- FanDuel and DraftKings promoted sports betting through social media, influencers and other advertising that reached younger audiences and allegedly helped normalize gambling among minors and young adults.
Attorneys are now investigating potential claims from individuals who experienced significant financial losses or developed a gambling addiction after using FanDuel or DraftKings.
Who qualifies for the FanDuel and DraftKings gambling addiction lawsuit?
You may qualify for a FanDuel or DraftKings lawsuit investigation if:
- You or your minor child used FanDuel or DraftKings; and
- You or your child experienced substantial financial losses OR developed compulsive or problematic gambling behavior after using the platform.
Please note: Financial loss requirements vary based on the age of the app user.
Time limits may apply. Do not wait to check whether you may qualify.
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Founding Partner, Nigh Goldenberg Raso & Vaughn, PLLC
The law firms responsible for the content of this page are: Nigh Goldenberg Raso & Vaughn, PLLC; Washington, D.C.; 202-792-7927; nighgoldenberg.com and LegaFi Law LLC (an Arizona law firm), 888-4-LegaFi, www.legafi.com.
Case updates
Legal status as of August 2026
- A class action lawsuit has been filed against DraftKings on behalf of multiple individuals and families.
- Attorneys continue to investigate potential claims involving gambling addiction, substantial financial losses and underage gambling.
This page was last reviewed and updated in August 2026 to reflect the latest case developments.
How FanDuel and DraftKings platforms may cause harm
Lawsuits allege that certain features and marketing practices used by FanDuel and DraftKings may encourage repeated betting and contribute to sports betting addiction. For some users and their families, the effects can extend well beyond the money lost on the apps.
- Significant Financial Losses: Compulsive sports betting can lead to substantial financial losses, depleted savings, growing debt and difficulty meeting everyday financial obligations.
- Work and Education: Gambling addiction can interfere with work or school, potentially contributing to poor performance, missed responsibilities, job loss or academic difficulties.
- Relationships and Family: Sports betting addiction can put significant strain on marriages, families and other personal relationships.
- Emotional and Psychological Harm: Compulsive gambling and mounting financial losses can take a serious emotional toll on both the person gambling and those closest to them, contributing to stress, anxiety, shame and feelings of isolation.
If you or your child experienced significant financial losses or other gambling-related harm after using FanDuel or DraftKings, attorneys may be able to help. Complete the form on this page to find out if you may qualify to participate in a gambling addiction lawsuit investigation.
Frequently asked questions about the FanDuel and DraftKings gambling addiction lawsuit
Do I need a gambling addiction diagnosis to qualify?
No. Attorneys are reviewing claims involving significant financial losses or compulsive gambling behavior. You do not need a formal gambling addiction diagnosis to qualify for this investigation.
Can a parent file a FanDuelor DraftKings claim for a minor?
Parents or legal guardians may be able to pursue a claim if their minor child used FanDuel or DraftKings and experienced significant financial losses or developed compulsive gambling behavior.
Is this gambling addiction lawsuit a class action?
No. This investigation is focused on individual claims involving gambling addiction and financial losses. Although class action lawsuits involving sports betting apps have been filed, this investigation is not related to those cases.
Is there a settlement or payout for gambling addiction claims?
No. There is currently no settlement or payout for FanDuel or DraftKings gambling addiction claims. The litigation is ongoing, and no compensation has been awarded.
What compensation may be available in a gambling addiction lawsuit?
It is important to note that no compensation is ever guaranteed. If a lawsuit is successful, compensation will likely depend on the circumstances of your claim and the harm you experienced. A successful gambling addiction lawsuit could potentially provide compensation for financial losses, emotional harm and other losses.
Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify for a free case evaluation.
After you fill out the form, an attorney(s) or their agent(s) may contact you to discuss your legal rights.
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