NFL, Sportsbooks Sued Over Microbetting Addiction Claims

2 months ago

NFL, Sportsbooks Sued Over Microbetting Addiction Claims

NFL, DraftKings, FanDuel and others were sued by two Pennsylvania men over losses tied to in-game microbetting. The complaint alleges their habits became addictions, stating, “within just a few years… plaintiffs nearly lost everything.” One plaintiff reportedly lost $1.83 million, while both claim sportsbook VIP hosts encouraged continued betting. The NFL is included for providing official data feeds to sportsbooks.

By Sauvik Banerjee

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FBI Shares Details on Phishing, Sex Trafficking Scam Targeting NFL Players

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Florida Attorney General Demands Roger Goodell Stop Minority Rule By May 1

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Cardinals Lead 2027 Estimated Salary Cap Space With $173.8 Million

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Cardinals Lead 2027 Estimated Salary Cap Space With $173.8 Million

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“He Never Left”: Raiders GM John Spytek Breaks Silence on Maxx Crosby Issue

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Mel Kiper: Shedeur Sanders is Better than Ty Simpson

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