Baltimore City has filed a lawsuit against DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment (FanDuel's parent company) for allegedly engaging in deceptive tactics to exploit vulnerable gamblers. The city claims the sportsbooks utilize misleading promotions that attract users while leveraging data analytics to keep problem gamblers betting excessively. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott emphasized that such actions target the most vulnerable residents, leading to significant harm. The lawsuit aims to hold these companies accountable under the city's Consumer Protection Ordinance, highlighting the potential risks linked to aggressive betting promotions.
The complaint outlines that the companies win new users by offering promotional bonus bets to encourage immediate and frequent betting, often leading to addiction.
Baltimore's mayor condemned the practices of DraftKings and FanDuel for targeting vulnerable residents, highlighting the need for accountability for the harm caused.
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