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DraftKings and FanDuel Face Lawsuit Over Alleged Addictive Gambling

First article: 26 mar. 2026, 00:19 | Last update: 26 mar. 2026, 00:19 | 1 source | 1 article

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DraftKings and FanDuel, two major players in the online sports betting industry, are facing a lawsuit from users who claim to have suffered substantial financial losses due to the platforms' addictive nature. The plaintiffs allege that the sites are designed to encourage excessive gambling, leading to significant personal and financial harm. The lawsuit raises questions about the responsibility of online gambling platforms to protect vulnerable users.

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Fans sue DraftKings and FanDuel saying they lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to ‘addictive’ gambling sites Foto: The Independent
The Independent 26 mar. 2026, 00:19 (8 hours ago) Good

Fans sue DraftKings and FanDuel saying they lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to ‘addictive’ gambling sites

The lawsuit claims live microbetting can ‘hijack gamblers’ brains and keep them immersed in ceaseless betting action’

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