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FanDuel Responds to VIP Program Scrutiny, Says Responsible Gaming Standards Apply to All Players
FanDuel has responded to criticism stemming from a promotional video sent to a VIP player experiencing gambling harm. In a letter to three US Members of Congress, the operator emphasized that its responsible gambling rules apply equally to all players and that VIP program members are further scrutinized before being a…
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FanDuel Pushes Back, Defends VIP Program in Letter to Congress
FanDuel has responded to three Members of Congress, defending its VIP program and outlining the safeguards it says are already in place. The company’s letter went to Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Rep. Paul Tonko of New York, and Rep. Valerie Foushee of North Carolina after they raised concerns about a Bryce …
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Is Trouble Brewing For DraftKings In Them Thar Financial Hills?
First FanDuel and now DraftKings, faced with the onslaught of prediction markets, the undisputed No.2 iGaming heavyweight in the USA is circling... Read More...
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FanDuel defends VIP programme and responsible gaming measures before Congress
Lawmakers questioned a personalised Bryce Harper video sent to a Pennsylvania bettor. US.- FanDuel has defended its responsible gaming policies and VIP programme in a letter to Senator Richard Blumenthal, Representative Paul Tonko and Representative Valerie Foushee. The move follows a lawsuit over a Bryce Harper video…
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FanDuel defends VIP safeguards after demand for programme’s end
The response comes as FanDuel faces pressure over its responsible gambling oversight The post FanDuel defends VIP safeguards after demand for programme’s end appeared first on NEXT.io.
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The Unit secures long-serving FanDuel exec as new CCO
Co-founder Paddy Casey says new commercial head Fiona Power has a "deep understanding of the US gaming market" after seven years with FanDuel The post The Unit secures long-serving FanDuel exec as new CCO appeared first on NEXT.io.
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The Unit adds former FanDuel executive Fiona Power as CCO
Former FanDuel executive brings extensive US gaming experience to support The Unit’s continued international growth The Unit, a leader in product design and development for the betting and casino industry, has appointed experienced gaming executive Fiona Power as Chief Commercial Officer as the company continues to ex…
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MLB Faces Scrutiny as Lawmakers Attack ‘Predatory’ Betting Promotions
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have launched a direct attack on Major League Baseball and FanDuel, demanding an overhaul of marketing practices that use star players to keep high‑stakes gamblers engaged. Their intervention followed revelations that Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies baseball player, had unknowingly record…
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FanDuel Likes The Over On Sportsbook Growth During NFL
FanDuel sees signs U.S. sports betting could grow faster than it expects this football season after finding success with its revamped promotional strategy during a uniquely compelling summer of... The post FanDuel Likes The Over On Sportsbook Growth During NFL appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
Read summary →Flutter chiefs double down on FanDuel investment into 2027
CEO Peter Jackson and CFO Rob Coldrake have provided fuller details of Flutter's plan to revitalise its US brand over the coming years. The post Flutter chiefs double down on FanDuel investment into 2027 appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Democrats Urge FanDuel to End VIP Program
Congressional Pressure on Sportsbook VIP Marketing in US Sports Three Democratic lawmakers have urged FanDuel to end its VIP rewards… The post Democrats Urge FanDuel to End VIP Program appeared first on iGaming Express.
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US lawmakers target FanDuel over risky marketing practices
Members of the U.S. Congress have addressed concerns over FanDuel’s personalized marketing practices after Philadelphia Phillies player Bryce Harper recorded a video for a fan with a known gambling addiction, which was sent to the player through the operator’s app. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Representative Paul Tonko…
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Congress Demands Answers From MLB, FanDuel Over Harper Video
Three members of Congress are demanding Major League Baseball, its players union and FanDuel answer for how a personalized Bryce Harper video ended up being used as an incentive for a VIP gambler.... The post Congress Demands Answers From MLB, FanDuel Over Harper Video appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Lawmakers urge FanDuel to end VIP Program, seek MLB curbs on gambling promotions
Three Democrats write to Commissioner Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper
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FanDuel Hit With $95K Fine in Iowa Over Unauthorized Soccer and Basketball Wagers
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has penalized FanDuel Sportsbook $95,000 after finding the operator offered wagers that were not permitted under state law. The case involved two separate incidents: one tied to basketball markets in the Philippines and another linked to soccer prop bets. Both were deemed violatio…
Read summary →US Lawmakers Demand MLB Betting Changes After Bryce Harper FanDuel Video
Three legislators want a ban on personalized marketing to VIP customers. Three members of Congress are pressing MLB and the baseball players’ union to tighten sportsbook promotion policies following the controversy surrounding a personalized Bryce Harper video sent to a FanDuel VIP customer with a gambling addiction. …
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US lawmakers target MLB, FanDuel over ‘predatory’ VIP programmes
The attack follows the alleged unapproved use of an MLB player in a marketing message sent to a FanDuel customer The post US lawmakers target MLB, FanDuel over ‘predatory’ VIP programmes appeared first on NEXT.io.
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FanDuel Reaffirms Safer Gaming Commitment, Highlights Kindbridge Tie-Up
FanDuel has reiterated its commitment to championing responsible gambling by highlighting its successful partnership with Kindbridge Behavioral Health. The two organizations have been working together for a while, gradually growing their relationship. Kindbridge Is the Perfect Fit for FanDuel According to FanDuel, res…
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Former FanDuel CEO Amy Howe’s Exit Deal Is Worth Tens of Millions
Amy Howe, the former FanDuel CEO, left the company in May after being at its helm for five years. However, she would receive much more from her exit deal than previously reported, as she walks away from the company with a potential $21.2 million package. New Data Shows Howe’s Exit Package Could Be Over $21 […]
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Amy Howe’s golden parachute worth $21m, 5x previously reported figure
Former FanDuel boss Amy Howe’s exit deal is worth significantly more than previously reported – and includes a million dollars for her lawyers. Howe, the former CEO of Flutter’s US operation FanDuel, stepped down in May after a five-year stint when the rise of prediction markets brought the firm’s status as the top Am…
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With Jackson set to leave Flutter, will FanDuel Predicts catch up with rivals?
Analysts, hedge fund managers and other financial experts blame the latest swoon on prediction markets with DraftKings on deck.
Read summary →Analysts Cut FanDuel Parent Targets On Higher Promotional Spending
Analysts remain bullish on Flutter but cut their targets as the company lowered guidance for FanDuel with more promotional investment coming. Flutter said its mishandling of promotions to FanDuel... The post Analysts Cut FanDuel Parent Targets On Higher Promotional Spending appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Flutter Is Handing Back $270m of Profit to Buy FanDuel’s Customers Again
What Flutter Gave Up The company cut its full-year US adjusted EBITDA guidance by $210m to $760m at the midpoint,… The post Flutter Is Handing Back $270m of Profit to Buy FanDuel’s Customers Again appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Episode 42: Nigel Eccles on the FanDuel lawsuit ruling
FanDuel's co-founder opens up on the court ruling, his AI dealer bet and why crypto casino wasn't the answer.
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Flutter Entertainment anuncia a Dan Taylor como nuevo GCEO
Flutter Entertainment, empresa de apuestas deportivas y juego online encargada de operar marcas reconocidas a nivel internacional como FanDuel, PokerStars, Betfair y Sky Betting, anunció el nombramiento de Dan Taylor […]
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Peter Jackson stepping down from Flutter CEO role
Jackson's departure comes amid a reduced FanDuel 2026 EBITDA guidance. Jackson will be succeeded by International CEO Dan Taylor in October.
Read summary →FanDuel Parent Announces CEO Transition, Lowers Guidance Again
FanDuel parent Flutter announced a change at CEO as the company cut its guidance for the second time this year. Peter Jackson said the time is right for him to step down in the company’s second... The post FanDuel Parent Announces CEO Transition, Lowers Guidance Again appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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Ausmus Opens Up! Plus, WSOP Finalists Mueller & Gagliano | PokerNews Podcast #1,000
In the very special 1,000th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, in front of a live studio audience! While there, they welcome guest Jeremy Ausmus to the show to talk about his life as a high-stakes poker pro, his pi…
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Flutter Entertainment ceases trading in London
The gambling operator behind FanDuel and Paddy Power has transitioned to a single stock market listing.. UK.- The Dublin-headquartered gambling operator Flutter Entertainment has withdrawn its listing. from the London Stock Exchange after more than two decades. The gambling giant’s FTSE-listed shares were cancelled at…
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Why Nigel Eccles is going all in on AI live dealer
FanDuel's co-founder believes live casino incumbents will lag behind on innovation. Eccles says BetHog's closure had nothing to do with regulatory strain on crypto casinos in the US.
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FanDuel and DraftKings seek dismissal of gambling addiction lawsuit
The operators have asked a Philadelphia court to dismiss a lawsuit accusing them of exploiting a customer’s gambling addiction through VIP incentives and promotional offers. U.S.- FanDuel and DraftKings are fighting a lawsuit that alleges they encouraged a Pennsylvania bettor to continue gambling despite clear signs o…
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Player-Friendly Changes Made to PokerStars on FanDuel Nightly Stars Tournaments
Ask and you shall receive with PokerStars on FanDuel.
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Sports betting companies spend $72M on US midterm elections
Major online sports betting companies including FanDuel, DraftKings, Fanatics, and bet365 have spent more than $72 million on the midterm elections in the United States, according to finance data from the campaigns. As reported by Reuters, DraftKings contributed over $34 million to the Win for America political action…
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FanDuel and DraftKings Push Back Against Consumer Protection Lawsuit
Gambling operators FanDuel and DraftKings are taking a stance against a lawsuit in Philadelphia that accuses the two companies of taking advantage of a customer’s gambling addiction, triggering a legal fight that could unveil how the industry often struggles to protect users from compulsive betting. It is unclear whet…
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Gambling Companies Ramp Up Lobbying Spending Ahead of US Midterms
With November’s midterm elections in the USA fast approaching, the country’s leading gambling operators appear to be ramping up their lobbying efforts. DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, and other companies have pooled significant resources. They will likely use these funds to support the election of politicians across th…
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DraftKings y FanDuel destinaron 72 millones de dólares para las elecciones de Estados Unidos
Según una investigación de Public Citizen, DraftKings y FanDuel destinaron al menos 72 millones de dólares para las elecciones de medio término de Estados Unidos. La cifra las ubica como […]
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Fanduel Casino Offers 500 Bonus Spins & $50 Bonus for $5 Deposit
FanDuel Casino offers 500 bonus spins and $50 bonus for a $5 deposit in three states.
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Danny Tang & Punnat Punsri are the Titans Dominating Triton Poker | PokerNews Podcast #996
In the 996th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway sat down with Punnat Punsri and Danny Tang, two titans on Triton Poker. Both have had a ton of success on the high-stakes tour, and they offer fans a...
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Live & Microbetting’s Rise Represents Real Growth for Sportsbooks, Increased Health Concerns for Users
Remember when pre-flop bets were the only options in sports betting? That’s a rather quaint notion given the rapid rise of live betting and microbets. Scrolling through an amended complaint in the lawsuit filed by Christopher Sage and Terry Thompson against the NFL, DraftKings, FanDuel, Genius Sports, and others, lawy…
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DraftKings and FanDuel Reject Use of Consumer Law in Philadelphia Addiction Lawsuit
DraftKings and FanDuel are trying to shut down a lawsuit from two former gamblers who say the companies’ apps fueled their gambling addictions. In new filings, both sportsbooks argue the plaintiffs picked the wrong law to build their case. They say Pennsylvania’s consumer protection statute doesn’t apply to how their …
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FanDuel, DraftKings Want Philadelphia Sports Betting Addiction Lawsuit Dismissed
Operators say free apps do not apply to product liability laws; plaintiffs’ attorney claims defendants are deflecting DraftKings and FanDuel claim in court documents that two Philadelphia men who are suing them along with the NFL and Genius Sports cannot use a Pennsylvania consumer protection law as the basis for clai…
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US iGaming brand rankings 2026: who’s challenging the FanDuel-DraftKings duopoly
The US regulated iGaming market keeps growing, but demand isn’t moving to licensed operators at the same pace. New Blask data for the first half of 2026 shows that rising GGR among licensed operators doesn’t automatically mean demand is shifting into the regulated sector. On paper, FanDuel and DraftKings are the undis…
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Poker Player Wins 5,000 Buy-Ins, Biggest Payout in PokerStars FanDuel History
A poker player from Pennsylvania won $250,000 off a $50 spin.
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FanDuel Injects $7.5M into the Win for America Super PAC
Irish-owned US gambling company FanDuel has contributed millions of additional dollars to a lobbying group seeking to influence the outcome of America’s upcoming midterm elections, injecting a further $7.5 million into the Super PAC (political action committee) Win for America. FanDuel Donates $7.5M to Win for America…
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FanDuel Co-Founder Nigel Eccles Says Operator Demand Drove BetHog’s Shift to AI Dealers
The company will close the crypto casino on July 30 after growing demand for its Sentient Studios AI dealer technology convinced management to shift all resources toward the B2B business. BetHog is shutting down its crypto casino and sportsbook to focus exclusively on Sentient Studios, its AI dealer business. CEO Nige…
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Nigel Eccles’ FanDuel Lawsuit Clears Major Hurdle as Judge Lets Core Claims Proceed
Claims that FanDuel was deliberately undervalued during its 2018 merger will move forward after a New York judge largely rejected efforts to dismiss the case. A New York Supreme Court judge has largely denied efforts to dismiss a lawsuit brought by FanDuel co-founder Nigel Eccles and more than 100 former employees and…
Read summary →FanDuel Co-Founder Passes Major Hurdle in Ongoing Court Battle
A legal war with FanDuel co-founder Nigel Eccles has taken a major turn after a New York court declined to dismiss key parts of a case against private equity investors. New York Court Allows FanDuel Founders’ Claims Over Disputed 2018 Merger to Proceed A New York Supreme Court decision to let claims against KKR and […]
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Inspired Entertainment goes live across Alberta’s newly regulated iGaming market
Inspired live with bet365, BetRivers, DraftKings, Golden Nugget, Caesars Palace, BetMGM, PartyPoker, Sports Interaction, Betty, FanDuel, The Score, and Stardust Casino Inspired Entertainment’s online gaming content is now live across multiple operators following the official launch of Alberta’s newly regulated competi…
Read summary →FanDuel Allegedly Used MLB Star Bryce Harper’s Cameo Video Without His Consent
FanDuel recently used a Cameo video of Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper as a reward for a VIP customer, who later sued the operator. However, the MLB star explained that, had he known the video would be used in this way, he would not have made it. Harper Explains He Didn’t Know the Video Would […]
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Alberta’s iGaming Market Opens With 22 Platforms, Dozens More Await Launch
Some of the most recognized online operators, such as FanDuel and DraftKings, were among the 22 platforms that went live on July 13. Alberta’s iGaming market officially opened on Monday, with 22 platforms going live on the first day of the province’s long-awaited multi-license framework, including major brands such as…
Read summary →FanDuel Launches in Alberta Regulated Market
FanDuel has launched its online sportsbook and casino platform in Alberta, marking its entry into the province’s newly regulated iGaming market. The... Read More...
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MLB star says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP player reward without his consent
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper said he did not know a Cameo video he recorded would be used by FanDuel as a reward for a VIP customer who later sued the sportsbook, saying it took advantage of his gambling addiction. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported last week that a fan named Terry Th…
Read summary →Pennsylvania Regulator to Review Bryce Harper FanDuel Video to VIP User
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has confirmed it is looking into a video featuring Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper that FanDuel sent in 2024 to one of its VIP customers. The bettor, Terry Thompson, had been struggling with a gambling addiction at the time, and the 21‑second clip shows Harper greeting Tho…
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Flutter’s PokerStars cuts hundreds of jobs globally
Flutter Entertainment-owned PokerStars has announced that it plans to lay off hundreds of employees from multiple international markets as part of a broader restructuring. The goal of the measures is to create a more locally focused operating system and bring PokerStars closer to Flutter’s other brands, like FanDuel, …
Read summary →Bryce Harper FanDuel Video Shows ‘Conversations Need to be Had’ Regarding Online Sports Betting
Video from 2024 comes to light as FanDuel, DraftKings face Pennsylvania lawsuit The big news in sports betting Thursday was an article that appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer revealing Phillies star Bryce Harper recorded a video for a FanDuel VIP bettor who has since sued the online sports betting operator for crea…
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Baseball Star Bryce Harper Involved in Addiction Scandal
A recent report involving leading sportsbook FanDuel has drawn attention to the potentially predatory practices used to keep customers engaged. Terry Thompson, one of FanDuel and DraftKings’ former clients, is now suing the two operators for failing to recognize his gambling addiction and actively encouraging his gamb…
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VIP Hosts Scrutinized Again After FanDuel’s Bryce Harper Video Message Sent to Gambling Addict
It’s been a tough year for sportsbook VIP hosts. In March, five individuals were named as defendants in a lawsuit filed by Christopher Sage and Terry Thompson. Three of the VIP hosts worked at DraftKings and two at FanDuel. They were accused of incentivizing Sage and Thompson, who both suffer from gambling addiction, …
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FanDuel Canada to launch casino and sportsbook in Alberta
Includes CFL renewal and Light & Wonder deal
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FanDuel expands Canadian footprint with planned Alberta market entry
FanDuel is celebrating the Alberta market launch with investments in communities around the province FanDuel is bringing Albertans an industry-leading product on July 13, pending regulatory approval. FanDuel is making long-term investments in local communities, partnering with local and national organisations and rein…
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Flutter Cuts Jobs at PokerStars Amid FanDuel Shift
PokerStars confirmed on Tuesday that staff across several regions had been told their roles were being cut, though the operator did not specify which jurisdictions were most affected. Some positions in North America were included in the layoffs. The changes form part of Flutter Entertainment’s wider transformation pro…
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