State Court Activity
Active: Philadelphia Common Pleas Court (Sage v. DraftKings, FanDuel, NFL, Genius Sports — motions to dismiss pending); Wisconsin state court (WILL v. Evers, mobile betting challenge — filed August 2026)
Consumer Tech · lawsuits allege that online sports betting platforms use addictive design features, manipulative marketing, and inadequate responsible gaming protections to exploit users with gambling addiction
Defendant
FanDuel, Inc.
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Case overview
Pennsylvania plaintiffs Christopher Sage and Terry Thompson sued DraftKings, FanDuel, the NFL, Genius Sports, and named VIP hosts in Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas on March 24, 2026, alleging the platforms' microbetting features and AI-driven personalization caused severe gambling addiction. The complaint marks the first time individual VIP hosts—Bryttani Morgan, Michael Sonbeek (FanDuel), Dyleisha Lewis, Peter Donahue, and Shaun Gordon (DraftKings)—have been named as defendants in online sports betting litigation, accused of targeting plaintiffs with incentives despite obvious problem gambling. The suit alleges negligence, design defect, failure to warn, and unfair trade practices, claiming defendants weaponized behavioral data to convert recreational gamblers into addicts through rapid-fire in-game wagering.
Causation Theory
The plaintiffs' theory centers on microbetting—high-speed, rapid-resolving in-game wagers on granular events like the next pitch or play—which allegedly hijacks gamblers' neurological reward pathways by eliminating pauses in action and enabling 24/7 betting access. The complaint alleges DraftKings and FanDuel use AI and real-time sports analytics to collect detailed behavioral data, then deploy personalized push notifications and VIP host interventions to target users showing addiction markers such as loss-chasing, canceled withdrawals, and escalating platform time. A 2024 Journal of Gambling Studies longitudinal study found mixed-mode online/offline gamblers display higher problematic gambling severity than offline-only gamblers, though recovery outcomes did not differ by medium in treated populations.
Litigation status
No federal MDL exists for sports betting addiction litigation. Individual and government lawsuits are pending in state and federal courts against DraftKings, FanDuel, and other operators. The Philadelphia Common Pleas Court case Sage v. DraftKings (filed March 2026) is active with motions to dismiss pending; defendants filed preliminary objections July 15, 2026 and seek arbitration. Wisconsin state court litigation challenging mobile betting authorization was filed August 2026 by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty and Brown County Taxpayers Association.
State Court Activity
Active: Philadelphia Common Pleas Court (Sage v. DraftKings, FanDuel, NFL, Genius Sports — motions to dismiss pending); Wisconsin state court (WILL v. Evers, mobile betting challenge — filed August 2026)
Geographic exposure
38 states with operational sportsbooks as of 2024; $121.1 billion in total sports wagers in 2023 (94% online) per JAMA Internal Medicine. Gambling disorder rate rose from 3.0 to 4.8 per 100,000 in legalized states (60% increase) while declining 30% in 11 non-legalized states per Epic Research analysis of 197 million electronic health records. Adults ages 30-49 highest overall rate; ages 18-29 showed biggest increase, disproportionately male. National Problem Gambling Helpline reporting double-digit percentage increases in calls, texts, chats.
Sage & Thompson v. FanDuel, DraftKings, NFL, Genius Sports filed 2026 in Pennsylvania state court; plaintiffs claim $2 million combined losses from in-game micro-betting on 'known addictive product.' State saw 50% increase in gambling addiction help-seeking searches after sportsbook opening per JAMA Internal Medicine study (95% CI, 35%-66%).
Daniel Arroyo v. DraftKings, FanDuel filed March 2026 in Massachusetts Superior Court hours after Meta verdict; plaintiff alleges $180,000 total losses ($160,000 FanDuel, $20,000 DraftKings) from algorithm-driven targeted notifications. State recorded 47% increase in gambling addiction searches post-legalization (95% CI, 21%-79%) per JAMA study; Rachel Volberg documented significant increase in financial, emotional and relationship harms after 2022 legalization.
Epic Research data shows gambling disorder diagnoses rose 60%+ since 2018 in legalized states; New Jersey saw 34% increase in gambling addiction help-seeking searches after sportsbook opening (95% CI, 21%-45%) per JAMA study. Steven Heim at New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health Care reported 'definite increase' in sports betting-related referrals and diagnoses.
37% increase in gambling addiction help-seeking searches after sportsbook opening per JAMA Internal Medicine study (95% CI, 26%-50%). Part of cluster of states with pronounced post-legalization search spikes.
Third known state where legislators sought repeal of legal sports betting in June 2026 per Fortunaria reporting. Active litigation environment with product liability theories being tested.
State helpline saw record call volumes after mobile sports betting launch per TorHoerman Law intake data. Part of 38-state expansion with documented spikes in help-seeking behavior.
Defendants unsuccessfully argued product liability laws inapplicable because betting platforms are services rather than products. Active jurisdiction for app design litigation.
Historic $375 million jury verdict against Meta in consumer protection case cited as energizing event for sports betting litigation; verdict established corporate liability for platform design choices exploiting users.
Key defendants
FanDuel, Inc.
Role: DFS/Sportsbook Operator
Core defendant in Patel v. FanDuel, S.D.N.Y. (filed Oct. 1, 2024, Case 1:24-cv-07402). Allegations center on active targeting of known addict with $1M+ in credits and gifts. Faces $250M damages claim. Defense will argue plaintiff's criminal conduct breaks causal chain and no duty to prevent self-inflicted losses.
Flutter Entertainment, PLC
Role: Parent Company
Named in Patel complaint as FanDuel's parent. Exposure derivative but significant given control allegations over responsible gaming policies. UK-based; service and jurisdictional issues possible.
Fox Corporation
Role: Media Partner/Investor
Named in Patel complaint as business partner. Role appears limited to investment/media relationship rather than operational control over gaming platform. Likely to seek dismissal for lack of duty or causal connection.
Boyd Gaming Corp.
Role: Casino Operator/Partner
Named in Patel complaint as business partner. Land-based casino operator with FanDuel partnership. Exposure theory unclear from complaint; likely peripheral defendant.
BetMGM, LLC
Role: Online Gaming Operator
Defendant in Antar v. BetMGM, removed to D.N.J., dismissed May 2023, affirmed 3d Cir. April 28, 2025 (No. 24-1364). Precedential loss: Third Circuit held no duty of care to problem gamblers under NJ law, CCA preempts CFA claims. Posture is favorable for dismissal in similar suits.
DraftKings, Inc.
Role: DFS/Sportsbook Operator
Named defendant in D'Alessandro v. DraftKings, N.J. Super. Ct. (filed Dec. 2024, docket ESX-L-008442-24). Follows Antar model. Early-stage; likely to press Antar dismissal precedent and arbitration clauses.
| Defendant | Role | Intelligence Note |
|---|---|---|
| FanDuel, Inc. | DFS/Sportsbook Operator | Core defendant in Patel v. FanDuel, S.D.N.Y. (filed Oct. 1, 2024, Case 1:24-cv-07402). Allegations center on active targeting of known addict with $1M+ in credits and gifts. Faces $250M damages claim. Defense will argue plaintiff's criminal conduct breaks causal chain and no duty to prevent self-inflicted losses. |
| Flutter Entertainment, PLC | Parent Company | Named in Patel complaint as FanDuel's parent. Exposure derivative but significant given control allegations over responsible gaming policies. UK-based; service and jurisdictional issues possible. |
| Fox Corporation | Media Partner/Investor | Named in Patel complaint as business partner. Role appears limited to investment/media relationship rather than operational control over gaming platform. Likely to seek dismissal for lack of duty or causal connection. |
| Boyd Gaming Corp. | Casino Operator/Partner | Named in Patel complaint as business partner. Land-based casino operator with FanDuel partnership. Exposure theory unclear from complaint; likely peripheral defendant. |
| BetMGM, LLC | Online Gaming Operator | Defendant in Antar v. BetMGM, removed to D.N.J., dismissed May 2023, affirmed 3d Cir. April 28, 2025 (No. 24-1364). Precedential loss: Third Circuit held no duty of care to problem gamblers under NJ law, CCA preempts CFA claims. Posture is favorable for dismissal in similar suits. |
| DraftKings, Inc. | DFS/Sportsbook Operator | Named defendant in D'Alessandro v. DraftKings, N.J. Super. Ct. (filed Dec. 2024, docket ESX-L-008442-24). Follows Antar model. Early-stage; likely to press Antar dismissal precedent and arbitration clauses. |
Timeline
SCOTUS Strikes Down PASPA
Murphy v. NCAA, 584 U.S. 453 (2018). Supreme Court rules 6-3 that Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act unconstitutionally limits state sovereignty, opening nationwide sports betting legalization.
Antar Files First Major Addiction Suit
Sam A. Antar v. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, LLC, No. CV 22-05785 (D.N.J.). Problem gambler files New Jersey state court action alleging Consumer Fraud Act violations and negligence against BetMGM, MGM Resorts, and Entain for $24 million in losses.
District Court Dismisses Antar Claims
Antar v. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, LLC, 2024 WL 1672280 (D.N.J. Jan. 31, 2024). Judge Madeline Cox Arleo grants motion to dismiss, holding Casino Control Act preempts Consumer Fraud Act claims and New Jersey law imposes no duty of care on casinos regarding problem gamblers.
Patel Files Targeted Exploitation Suit
Amit Patel v. FanDuel, et al., Civil Action No. 1:24-cv-07402 (S.D.N.Y.). Former Jacksonville Jaguars employee alleges defendants actively targeted his known gambling addiction with over $1 million in credits, causing $20 million in losses between 2019 and 2023.
D'Alessandro Files DraftKings Addiction Suit
Lisa D'Alessandro v. DraftKings, Inc., et al., Essex County Superior Court. Spouse of compulsive gambler files New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act and negligence action alleging DraftKings targeted 'Mdallo1990' with VIP incentives causing $942,000 in family losses.
Third Circuit Affirms Antar Dismissal
Antar v. BetMGM LLC, No. 24-1364 (3d Cir. Apr. 28, 2025). Senior Circuit Judge Jane Roth writes for panel affirming dismissal, rejecting CFA and negligence theories; confirms no New Jersey duty of care on casinos to prevent known problem gamblers from wagering.
DraftKings Settles D'Alessandro Action
D'Alessandro v. DraftKings, Inc., Essex County Superior Court. Stipulation of dismissal with prejudice entered following confidential settlement.
Baltimore Public Nuisance Suit Remanded
City of Baltimore v. FanDuel, Inc., et al., remanded to Maryland state court by Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher (D. Md. Nov. 10, 2025). Defendants appealed to Fourth Circuit where briefing ongoing as of March 2026.
Statute of limitations
Sports betting addiction litigation remains nascent with no MDL established. Traditional gambling loss recovery statutes impose severe SOL barriers (90 days-1 year). Personal injury/product liability theories may circumvent these specific statutes but face accrual challenges; 2018 PASPA repeal provides earliest plausible starting point for design-defect claims. Arbitration clauses in platform TOS present additional barriers. Tennessee's 90-day provision is likely the most restrictive SOL in active betting jurisdictions. No federal preemption established; state-by-state analysis required.
⚠Tennessee
90 days from payment/delivery for loser; 12 months for spouse/child/next of kin from expiration of 90 days; 24 months for creditor from expiration of 90 days
Rule: Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-106: Actions to recover money or goods lost at gambling must be commenced within 90 days by loser; family claims accrue only after 90-day period expires
Extremely compressed timeline. Family derivative claims do not accrue until 90-day window expires, then have 12 months. Creditors have 24 months from expiration of 90 days. No discovery rule in statute.
New Mexico
1 year from accrual
Rule: N.M. Stat. Ann. § 44-5-13: Actions for money or property under gambling debts chapter must be commenced within one year from accrual
Accrual tied to time of loss/game played, not payment. Mann v. Gordon, 1910-NMSC-059, 15 N.M. 652, 110 P. 1043 (loss occurs at time game played, not when money paid).
| State | SOL | Rule | Discovery Rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⚠Tennessee | 90 days from payment/delivery for loser; 12 months for spouse/child/next of kin from expiration of 90 days; 24 months for creditor from expiration of 90 days | Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-106: Actions to recover money or goods lost at gambling must be commenced within 90 days by loser; family claims accrue only after 90-day period expires | — | Extremely compressed timeline. Family derivative claims do not accrue until 90-day window expires, then have 12 months. Creditors have 24 months from expiration of 90 days. No discovery rule in statute. |
| New Mexico | 1 year from accrual | N.M. Stat. Ann. § 44-5-13: Actions for money or property under gambling debts chapter must be commenced within one year from accrual | — | Accrual tied to time of loss/game played, not payment. Mann v. Gordon, 1910-NMSC-059, 15 N.M. 652, 110 P. 1043 (loss occurs at time game played, not when money paid). |
Live intelligence
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Sports Betting Addiction remains emerging with 321 current signals in the accepted feed.
Overview
No federal MDL exists for sports betting addiction litigation. Individual and government lawsuits are pending in state and federal courts against DraftKings, FanDuel, and other operators. The Philadelphia Common Pleas Court case Sage v. DraftKings (filed March 2026) is active with motions to dismiss pending; defendants filed preliminary objections July 15, 2026 and seek arbitration. Wisconsin state court litigation challenging mobile betting authorization was filed August 2026 by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty and Brown County Taxpayers Association.
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Trajectory
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Colorado’s limits on sports betting deposits, and credit card ban, to take effect - CDC Gaming
Sports betting lawsuit - Channel 3000
Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty files lawsuit to block mobile betting - gamingintelligence.com
Brown County Taxpayers Association one of plaintiffs in state gambling lawsuit - WLUK
Wisconsin online sports betting lawsuit - FOX6 News Milwaukee
Group sues to block Evers on online betting - Wisconsin Law Journal
Centuries-Old Law Used In DraftKings, Polymarket Lawsuit - GamblingHarm.org
‘Bet’s on’: Sportsbet in court over the live game wagers that take just 16 seconds to place - The Age
FanDuel and DraftKings seek dismissal of gambling addiction lawsuit - Focus Gaming News
FanDuel and DraftKings move to dismiss Philadelphia gambling addiction lawsuit - gamingintelligence.com
FanDuel and DraftKings Push Back Against Consumer Protection Lawsuit - Gambling News
FanDuel, DraftKings Seek to End Lawsuit That Drew Bryce Harper Into Gambling Row - Casino.org
FanDuel and DraftKings seek dismissal of US gambling addiction lawsuit - sigma.world
FanDuel, DraftKings Want Philadelphia Sports Betting Addiction Lawsuit Dismissed - gamblinginsider.com
Nigel Eccles’ FanDuel Lawsuit Clears Major Hurdle as Judge Lets Core Claims Proceed - Gambling Insider
Bryce Harper At Center Of Sports Betting Lawsuit Against FanDuel - Poker News - Card Player
The System for Addressing Gambling Harm Is Broken - The Atlantic
Bryce Harper Calls Out FanDuel Over Video Tied to Gambling Addiction Lawsuit - parade.com
Bryce Harper addresses scrutiny over video sent to FanDuel customer with gambling addiction - PhillyVoice
Bryce Harper breaks silence on FanDuel video for gambling addict - Syracuse.com
Bryce Harper responds to report of FanDuel message to man with gambling addiction - NBC10 Philadelphia
Bryce Harper video to FanDuel user with gambling addiction under review by Pennsylvania officials - Fox News
Groom-to-be sues DraftKings after gambling away wedding fund - MSN
Lawsuit: FanDuel sent Phillies star’s video to bettor with $2M in losses - Northeast Times
Bryce Harper FanDuel Video Shows ‘Conversations Need to be Had’ Regarding Online Sports Betting - Gambling Insider
DraftKings Intentionally Creates Gambling Addicts, New Lawsuit Alleges - Focus on the Family
MLB Fans Want Sports Gambling Banned After Bryce Harper Situation - Yahoo Sports
How Bryce Harper Ended Up Making Video for FanDuel VIP Bettor - Front Office Sports
Report: FanDuel Sent Bryce Harper Video to VIP Bettor With $2M Gambling Problem - Casino.org
FanDuel Sent Personalized Video of MLB Star Bryce Harper to Gambling Addict, Report - TMZ
Bryce Harper's personalized message to gambling addict is a problem MLB can't ignore - FanSided
MLB star recorded video for gambling addict on behalf of FanDuel - Syracuse.com
How Bryce Harper got involved in FanDuel video for gambler who lost millions to go into financial ruin - New York Post
FanDuel sued for using VIP perks to fuel gambling addiction - mezha.net
How Did Bryce Harper End Up Helping FanDuel Keep A Gambling Addict On The Hook? - Defector
Ohio Regulator Moves to Ban Credit Card Funding for Sports Betting Accounts as Rule Advances Toward Late-Summer Vote - Bettors Insider
Recent Online Sports Betting Addiction Lawsuits Taking New Approach - Gambling Insider
FanDuel sent a personal message from Phillies star Bryce Harper to a customer with a gambling addiction - Inquirer.com
Texas Sports Betting Apps July 2026: Latest legal updates, prediction markets, DFS options - CBS Sports
Ohio Online Sports Betting Ban Bill: What HB 971 Would Do - Lower Bucks Times
Ohio Proposes Sports Betting Credit Card Deposit Ban - Deadspin
Ohio seeks public feedback on proposed credit card betting ban - sigma.world
Ex-DraftKings trader faces charges in Fresno betting scheme - AffPapa
Ohio Regulator Pushes to Cut Off Credit Cards for Sports Betting - rg.org
You Have To Admit, Ohio Pretending To Ban Online Sports Betting Would Be Funny - The Closing Line
Bill to Ban Mobile Sports Betting in Ohio Gets Numbered - TheLines.com
Millions of Americans facing credit card ban for sports betting under planned law inching closer - the-sun.com
Ohio Could Repeal Sports Betting, Seeks Ban on Credit Cards to Fund Accounts - Casino.org
Ohio Bill Seeks to Ban Online Sports Betting: House Bill 971 Would Cap Wagers at $100, Kill Parlays and Prop Bets - Bettors Insider
Ohio regulator moves to ban credit card funding for sports betting - Yogonet
Ohio lawmakers push ‘Save Ohio Sports Act’ to rein in wagering - sigma.world
Bill introduced in Ohio would repeal online betting, maintain land-based sportsbooks with restrictions - CDC Gaming
Ohio Bill To Ban Online Sports Betting, Set Limitations on In-Person Betting - Sports Betting Dime
Ohio Lawmakers Eyeing Ban on Online Sports Betting - rg.org
Ohio pushes for legislation to ban online sports betting - AffPapa
DraftKings Mexico vs England promo: $200 in bonus bets instantly for betting $5 - the-independent.com
A man from Illinois has sued a betting platform, accusing it of fueling his gambling addiction. - Informat.ro
DraftKings Canada vs Morocco promo: $200 in bonus bets instantly for betting $5 - the-independent.com
Ohio Bill Would Ban Online Sports Betting - GamblingSites.com
Ohio Bill Seeks To Ban Online Sports Betting, Restrict Wagering - Gaming Today
Ohio Lawmakers Propose Bill to Ban Online Sports Betting and Most Bet Types - The Sports Geek
Alberta iGaming Revenue Model: A Market-Design Teardown - Business Model Analyst
Ohio lawmakers introduce bill seeking to ban online sports betting - Yogonet
Ohio Lawmakers Move to Ban Online Sports Betting With New Bill - iGamingToday.com
Ohio Lawmakers Advance Bill to Ban Online Sports Betting and Tighten Gambling Rules - World Casino News
Ohio Lawmakers Push Bill to Ban Online Sports Betting - World Casino News
Ohio State Representatives introduce bill to ban online sports betting - gamingintelligence.com
Michigan's legal battle with sports betting platform Kalshi takes another turn - WZZM13.com
Ohio Lawmakers Want to Ban Online Sports Betting Market - sbcamericas.com
DraftKings Privacy Lawsuit Alleges Illegal Website User Tracking - PlayUSA
Ohio Lawmakers Seek to Ban Online Sports Betting - Covers.com
Ohio Attempts to Crack Down on Online Sports Betting with New Bill - Gambling News
Ohio lawmakers formally introduce bill to ban online sports betting - NEXT.io
North Carolina to introduce 23% tax on sports betting - AffPapa
Former NBA player Malik Beasley pleads not guilty in sports betting case - The Derrick
DraftKings USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina promo: $200 in bonus bets instantly for betting $5 - the-independent.com
Polymarket Sues New Mexico to Prevent ‘Imminent and Irreparable Harm’ - Sports Betting Dime
Kalshi Challenges Illinois Sports Betting Tax as Prediction Market Jurisdiction Fight Escalates - PYMNTS.com
Massachusetts Files Amended Suit Against Kalshi Over Sports Betting - bloomingbit
No Betting Ban in Championship: West Ham Keeps Boyle Sports as 26-27 Kit Sponsor Following Relegation - Footy Headlines
Why the Illinois Man’s $2 Million DraftKings Lawsuit Could Change Sports Betting - lawnews.co.uk
Massachusetts AG files amended lawsuit against Kalshi over sports betting after court ruling - TradingView
Michigan judge blocks Kalshi from allowing sports betting in the state - Crypto Briefing
A Nobel Laureate Talks Sports Betting, Prediction Markets, and ‘Repugnant Transactions’ - Yahoo Sports
Sports Betting May Be ‘Repugnant,’ But it's Not All Bad - Covers.com
New Mexico lawmaker calls for tribal gaming compact talks on online sports betting - Yogonet
DraftKings faces $2M lawsuit in gambling addiction case - AffPapa
DraftKings sued in $2M gambling addiction lawsuit - AffPapa
A Groom Blew His Entire Wedding Fund on DraftKings. Now He's Suing the Sports Betting Company - inc.com
Judge temporarily blocks Kalshi from allowing Michigan residents to place online sports bets - CBS News
Man Files Lawsuit Against DraftKings After Gambling Away Life Savings - Gambling News
DraftKings is Being Sued by Man Who Lost His Savings - OpenCritic
Call for a ban on TV ads for sports betting - RNZ
Man sues betting site after losing $2,000,000 of wedding savings to gambling - UNILAD
Utah Politicians United Over Prediction Markets and Sports Betting Despite Challenges - Standard-Examiner
US Man Sues DraftKings After Gambling Away Rs 18.8 Crore Wedding Fund - NDTV
Polymarket Underdoing CFTC Investigation, Facing Consumer Advocates Lawsuit - Sports Betting Dime
Illinois Man Sues DraftKings After Gambling Addiction Wipes Out $2M - iGamingToday.com
Indiana sports betting regulators delay decision on college player prop ban - CDC Gaming
MLBPA Proposes Ban on Player Prop Bets to Combat Sports Betting Harassment - Deadspin
Kalshi Sues Illinois Over New Prediction Market Tax - Sports Betting Dime
Illinois Groom Gambled Away Wedding Fund. Now He’s Suing DraftKings - Casino.org
Illinois Man Sues DraftKings For Allegedly Fueling Gambling Addiction - Yahoo News Malaysia
New Mexico lawmaker urges tribes to reopen gaming compact to allow online sports betting - Kiowa County Press
Gambling disorder diagnoses spike in states that legalized sports betting, study shows - AOL.com
Report: MLBPA proposes ban on player prop bets, other betting rules adjustments - Sports Business Journal
Groom-to-be sues DraftKings after gambling away wedding fund amid $2M loss - AOL.com
Groom gambles away entire wedding fund, then sues DraftKings - the-independent.com
Groom-to-be sues DraftKings after gambling away wedding fund - the-independent.com
Illinois man sues DraftKings for fueling his $2M gambling addiction and job loss - Pluang
Groom gambles away entire wedding fund, then sues DraftKings - The Independent
MLBPA's proposal to ban player props would move legal sports betting in the right direction - Yahoo Sports
MLBPA Reportedly Proposes Player Prop Betting Ban in Latest CBA Talks - Yahoo Sports
Illinois Man Who Bet $2 Million Sues DraftKings Over Gambling Addiction - Forbes
New Mexico Representative: Open Talks For Online Sports Betting - LegalSportsReport
New Mexico Tribes Want Sports Prediction Markets Shut Down or Sports Betting Rights Expanded - Casino.org
Indiana Sports Betting Regulators Put Pin in College Player Prop Ban Idea - Covers.com
Indiana Gaming Commission Needs More Time to Consider College Player Prop Bet Ban - Sports Betting Dime
Ban on social media in sports betting: understand the Treasury's veto. - BNLData
U.S. sports betting: Where all 50 states stand on online sports betting sites - CBS Sports
Fanatics Sportsbook to identify, ban bettors who harass athletes - ESPN
Yes, Please Ban Everyone Threatening Athletes Over Sports Betting - The Closing Line
Fanatics Sportsbook’s Bad Actor Program to Identify, Ban Abusive Sports Bettors - Sports Betting Dime
UPDATE: Indiana Gaming Commission Needs More Time to Consider College Player Prop Bet Ban - Sports Betting Dime
Fanatics Sportsbook launches program to identify, punish sports bettors who threaten athletes on social media - Fox News
CFTC Swings Back at Kentucky Attorney General’s Prediction Market Lawsuit - Sports Betting Dime
Brendan Sorsby's turbulent timeline: From gambling addiction to NFL supplemental draft denial - CBS Sports
Addicted to gambling in Illinois: ‘Someone has decided they can make money off you’ - Capitol News Illinois
NM lawmaker urges tribes to reopen gaming compact to allow online sports betting - Source New Mexico
Kalshi blasts Illinois sports betting law with fresh lawsuit - Crypto News
Class Action Targets Robinhood, Alleges Unlicensed Gambling Scheme - CUToday
Brendan Sorsby timeline: How sports gambling led to NFL Supplemental Draft rejection - USA Today
CLARITY Act: Gaming Groups Lobby Senate To Ban Sports Betting On Polymarket, Kalshi - Cryptonews.net
CFTC Targeting New Illinois Prediction Market Tax - Sports Betting Dime
Kentucky AG Sues Kalshi, Polymarket & VGW For ‘Illegal Sports Betting’ - LegalSportsReport
AGA Urges Congress to Ban Sports Betting on Prediction Markets - Casino.org
California: Meta sued over alleged illegal sports betting ads - CDC Gaming
Gaming Industry Pushes Congress to Block Sports Betting on Prediction Markets - The Sports Geek
Lawyers detail how gaming companies can fight addictive design lawsuits - Esports.net
Brendan Sorsby drops lawsuit against NCAA after getting an injunction to play despite gambling - LancasterOnline
Full timeline of Brendan Sorsby saga: Gambling, lawsuits and more for Texas Tech QB - Yahoo Sports
Kentucky AG sues online platforms over alleged illegal sports betting and gambling - WDRB
Online betting ads are everywhere during the World Cup, but a law could soon ban them during matches - Le Monde.fr
New York’s Cayuga Nation Sues Caesars Sportsbook Over Bets Placed on Tribal Land - Casino.org
Australia aims to cool sports betting fever with ad ban plan - Nikkei Asia
Cayuga Nation Files Lawsuit Against Caesars Sportsbook Over Gambling Rights - GamblingNews
Cayuga Nation Files First Tribal Lawsuit Against a Licensed Sportsbook, Targeting Caesars Over Reservation Betting - Bettors Insider
Kentucky Attorney General Takes Legal Fight to Prediction Markets, Sweepstakes - Sports Betting Dime
Sports betting threatens to be Colorado’s ‘next big public health crisis’ if addiction isn’t addressed - The Denver Post
Kentucky attorney general files 3 lawsuits against sports betting platforms - AOL.com
Kentucky Attorney General Sues Kalshi and Polymarket Over Alleged Illegal Sports Betting - DiCello Levitt
Cayuga Nation Files Federal Lawsuit Against Sports Betting Operator - Finger Lakes Daily News
Judge sides with Nessel in Polymarket’s complaint over sports gambling - MLive.com
Kentucky Sues Kalshi, Polymarket Over Sports Betting - Bitcoin Foundation
New York Bill Banning Sports Betting on College Campuses Misses the Mark, Experts Say - Gambling Insider
Kentucky Sues Kalshi, Polymarket Alleging Illegal Sports Betting - bloomingbit
After Brendan Sorsby case, Massachusetts schools expand sports betting education - USA Today
Robinhood Class Action Lawsuit Targets Sports Event Contracts In Prediction Markets - SCCG Management
Casinos, Tribes, and Unions Urge Senate to Ban Sports Betting From the Clarity Act - Cryptonews
Gaming Industry Urges Senate to Curb Sports Betting in Clarity Act - BeInCrypto
Are Gambling Companies Next? Inside 'Addictive Design' Litigation - CasinoBeats
US Gambling Industry Opposes Sports Prediction Markets - ForkLog
Cayuga Nation lawsuit targets Caesars sportsbook operations - ReadWrite
Kentucky AG files lawsuits against companies allegedly operating illegal betting, gambling platforms - WKYT
Kentucky AG files lawsuits against companies accused of illegal sports betting - WHAS11
Cayuga Nation Sues Caesars Over New York Sports Betting - sbcamericas.com
Kentucky AG sues Kalshi, Polymarket for running 'illegal gambling’ platforms - Lexington Herald Leader
KY sues Kalshi, Polymarket for operating 'illegal' betting platforms - The Courier-Journal
Gaming groups urge Congress to ban prediction markets sports betting in CLARITY Act - TradingView
Ohio Closing In On Credit Card Ban For Sports Betting Deposits - Sports Betting Dime
NFL, NCAA and others file lawsuit to stop sports betting in New Jersey - theScore
Robinhood Hit with Class Action Lawsuit Over Sports Event Trading - GamblingNews
Addiction network calls for ban on athletes, sports personalities promoting gambling in France - CDC Gaming
Baltimore Files Lawsuit Against FanDuel, DraftKings For ‘Deceptive and Unfair Practices’ - Sports Betting Dime
Jontay Porter Banned For Life From NBA Due To Sports Betting Scandal - Sports Betting Dime
DraftKings England vs Croatia soccer promo: $200 in bonus bets instantly for betting $5 - the-independent.com
France sports betting: Ad ban push meets Europe's toughest tax regime - European Gaming
French Addiction Network Calls for Betting Ad Ban - World Casino News
France urged to ban athletes from sports betting promos - sbcnews.co.uk
Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech, and America’s Sports Betting Epidemic - amac.us
Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech, and America’s Sports Betting Epidemic - AMAC - The Association of Mature American Citizens
Nebraska Considering Repeal of In-State College Sports Betting Ban - Sports Betting Dime
New Jersey Bill To Ban ‘Micro Betting’ Markets in Garden State - Sports Betting Dime
Addiction group calls to ban athletes from promoting sports betting - OneFootball
Robinhood Lawsuit Alleges Prediction Market Duped Traders Into Gambling on Sports - Casino.org
Florida Sports Betting Mandate Officially Issued, But Still No Sports Betting in Sunshine State - Sports Betting Dime
UPDATE: No Casinos Inc. Wants Say on Florida Sports Betting Lawsuit - Sports Betting Dime
Big 12 pursuing legal action against Texas Tech, Texas attorney general over Brendan Sorsby - Yahoo Sports
CFTC Sues New Mexico to Block State Gambling Laws Seeking to Prohibit Sports Event Contracts - Sports Betting Dime
Robinhood operates unlicensed sports gambling platform disguised as investing, class action claims - Claim Depot
Florida Online Sports Betting to Continue While State Supreme Court Contemplates Lawsuit - Sports Betting Dime
UPDATED: Gov. DeSantis, West Flagler Jockeying For Position in Florida Sports Betting Lawsuit - Sports Betting Dime
Gambling Addiction Lawsuit 2026: Your Full Legal Guide - LawFold.com
Feds push back against New Mexico Kalshi suit, say state can't regulate online betting - Santa Fe New Mexican
Texas Tech Takes Serious Measures to Solve Brendan Sorsby’s Gambling Addiction - Yahoo Sports
Texas Tech officials address sports betting controversy surrounding transfer QB Brendan Sorsby - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
CFTC sues New Mexico in latest bid to assert authority over sports betting markets - The Block
Texas Tech defends playing QB Brendan Sorsby amid gambling addiction, says 'it's not murder' - WRAL
CFTC Proposes New Prediction Market Rules: Sports Betting Allowed, War and Assassination Wagers Banned - CryptoRank
As the World Cup begins, researchers warn sports bettors may be gambling with their grocery money - MarketWatch
Texas Tech Defends Playing Brendan Sorsby Amid Gambling Backlash: 'It's Not Murder' - FOX Sports
‘Big Ev’ breaks silence on Barstool absence, reveals gambling addiction - Yahoo Sports
Lawsuits Target Sports Betting Apps Like DraftKings - The Southern Maryland Chronicle
New Mexico Attorney General sues Kalshi for allowing allegedly illegal sports betting - ictnews.org
Senate bill to target sports betting ban on prediction markets: WSJ - MSN
US Reps. Moore and Goldman Sponsor Bipartisan Push to Fund Federal Sports Betting Study - Gambling Insider
Texas Tech ruling ignites debate on sports betting and gambling addiction - PBS
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is granted injunction to play in 2026 despite lifetime gambling ban - Yahoo Sports
A judge ruled Brendan Sorsby can play for Texas Tech after gambling on his own teams. It’s the latest college sports stunner - CNN
Brendan Sorsby ruling: Rogue Texas judge just unleashed hell when it comes to gambling in sports - Yahoo Sports
New Mexico AG Torrez sues Kalshi over illegal sports betting - AffPapa
New Jersey Lawmakers Once Again Evaluating Micro Bet Ban - Sports Betting Dime
The World Cup Is Sports Betting’s Biggest Moment—and Maybe Its Last Hurrah - Barron's
New Mexico Sues Kalshi Over Questions of Legal Sports Betting - TheLines.com
New Mexico AG Sues Kalshi over Illegal Sports Betting - Covers.com
Connecticut advocates push bill to protect youth from sports betting ads - WFSB
New Mexico Attorney General Takes Aim at Prediction Markets - Sports Betting Dime
Sportsbook push notifications prohibited in Colorado - AffPapa
Colorado Governor prohibits sportsbook push notifications - AffPapa
New Mexico attorney general announces suit against e-betting platform Kalshi - Santa Fe New Mexican
Colorado Bans Credit Card Deposits & Betting Alerts at Sportsbooks - GamblingSites.com
New Mexico attorney general announces suit against online betting platform - Santa Fe New Mexican
Colorado Gov. Signs New Betting Restrictions into Law - GamblingNews
New Mexico sues Kalshi over allegedly allowing unlawful sports betting - KOB.com
New Mexico AG Torrez sues Kalshi for allowing allegedly illegal sports betting - Source New Mexico
New Mexico's AG files suit against sports betting firm Kalshi - Albuquerque Journal
How UF, SEC is dealing with dangers of mainstream sports betting - Gainesville Sun
Colorado bans sportsbook push notifications - sigma.world
New Jersey Lawmakers Advance Online Microbetting Ban Bill - Covers.com
Colorado bans credit card sports betting and limits deposits - MSN
New Jersey Microbetting Ban: Online Sportsbooks Could Lose In-Play Markets While Casinos Keep Them - Bettors Insider
Premier League clubs warned about crypto sponsorship deals as betting ban comes into effect - SportsPro
Colorado tightens sports betting rules with credit card ban, deposit limits, and marketing curbs - Yogonet
A Full List of Which States All 36 U.S. Sportsbooks Operate - Action Network
New Jersey Assembly Committee Advances Online Micro-Betting Ban - Gambling Insider
Colorado bans sportsbooks from sending push notifications - SBC Americas
NJ Lawmakers Move Forward With Online Micro-betting Ban - PlayNJ
New Jersey Lawmakers Push Forward Micro‑Betting Ban - iGamingToday.com
UK Government proposes a ban on unlicensed betting operators sponsoring British sports teams: What does this mean for sports clubs and sponsors? - www.hoganlovells.com
Restrictions to sports gambling in Colorado are signed into law - Colorado Public Radio
Why is everything gambling now? - Penn Today
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Challenges NCAA Gambling Ban in Court - The Sports Geek
How Gambling Cos. Can Defend 'Addictive Design' Suits - Law360
Colorado House Approves Bill Reshaping Online Sports Betting - Odds Shark
Minnesota Prediction Market Ban Targets Sports Betting - Yahoo Finance
Brendan Sorsby has made thousands of bets totaling at least $90,000, court documents show - Audacy
NCAA says law enforcement initially tipped sportsbook of Brendan Sorsby’s gambling - The New York Times
Louisiana Aims to End Sports Betting Harassment - TheLines.com
Senate Clears Bill Banning Sports Betting Partnerships with Public Universities - New Jersey Senate Democrats
Professional Sports Are Banning Smart Glasses Over Betting Concerns - Gizmodo
As Sportsbooks Eye Prediction Markets, They Spend Millions to Protect Sports Betting - Gambling Insider
CFTC Sues Rhode Island to Block Prediction Market Lawsuits - Sports Betting Dime
Kalshi Fires Back Against Minnesota Bill Banning Certain Event Contracts - Sports Betting Dime
Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Sports Event Contracts, CFTC Sues in Response - Sports Betting Dime
US Sen. Schatz proposes federal ban on micro prop bets, crackdown on offshore gambling payments - Yogonet
President Lula pledges to ban online gambling in his Brazil reelection campaign - igamingbusiness.com
DraftKings, sportsbooks target statehouse races as Mass. and others propose stricter betting rules - WBUR
New York Bill Seeks Campus Sports Betting Ban - World Casino News
New York Eyes Campus Sports Betting Limits - World Casino News
Rhode Island AG Sues Polymarket and Kalshi Over Alleged Unregulated Sports Betting - The Sports Geek
Louisiana Lawmakers Send Sports Betting Harassment Bill to Governor - Sports Betting Dime
Louisiana Sports Betting: New Law Bans Bettors Who Harass Athletes - Casino.org
Rhode Island and Prediction Market Operators Trade Legal Blows - Sports Betting Dime
New York bill aims to ban sports betting on college campuses - sbcamericas.com
NCAA denies Brendan Sorsby reinstatement as Texas Tech QB files lawsuit over sports gambling ban - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
Lawsuit targets Polymarket, Kalshi over alleged illegal sports gambling in RI - WPRI.com
Sportradar Hit With Lawsuit Over Alleged Illegal Gambling Ties - Front Office Sports
Will we soon be betting on Minnesota high school sports? - StribVarsity
Betting on Minnesota high school sports: Is this an 'if' or a 'when'? - StribVarsity
New York Senator Seeking to Prohibit Online Sports Betting on College Campuses - Sports Betting Dime
R.I. attorney general sues Kalshi, Polymarket alleging prediction market operators skirted sports betting laws - The Boston Globe
New York Moves Prediction Market Banning Bill Forward - Sports Betting Dime
Kalshi Sues First, Rhode Island Responds With Illegal Betting Lawsuit - iGamingToday.com
Rhode Island AG sues Polymarket and Kalshi for “unlawfully” offering sports betting - egr.global
RI sues to block Kalshi and Polymarket over sports betting - The Providence Journal
How did sports betting become so normalized among college students? - Daily Bruin
Kalshi fights back as RI sues to block prediction market sports betting - The Providence Journal
Beyond the warning label: Why 'design defect' is the new frontier in social media litigation - Daily Journal
'BAN THEM FOREVER!': Ted Cruz explodes over insider leaks, rigged games and America’s sports betting - The Economic Times
Brendan Sorsby Faces Long Odds In Fight Against Permanent NCAA Gambling Ban - FOX Sports
DraftKings 2026 World Cup promo code: Bet $5, get $100 in World Cup bonus bets instantly - the-independent.com
What Sports Gambling Is Learning From Big Tobacco - The New Republic
In the US Senate, a proposal was made to ban online sports betting advertisements for minors - WN Hub
NCAA infractions expert says Brendan Sorsby faces long odds challenging permanent ban for gambling - AP News
Hey Look, It's Another Dumb Plan To Raise Sports Betting Taxes - The Closing Line
The NCAA Banned Brendan Sorsby After Exposing His Gambling Addiction, But The QB Is Accusing Them Of Hypocrisy In A New Lawsuit - Operation Sports
We had AI analyze 50 hours of sports on TV. It detected gambling ads everywhere. - The Washington Post
New York Lawmaker Eyes Ban on Gambling and Sports Betting Billboards - Casino.org
DraftKings Says Chicago Tax Hike Forced Closure of Wrigley Field Sportsbook - Casino.org
Bipartisan senators push bill to ban sports betting ads targeting kids - WCNC
New York to ban gambling & sports betting ads on billboards - AffPapa
Investors accuse sports betting biz Sportradar of lying about black market dealings - Courthouse News
Texas Tech Quarterback Sidelined Over Sports Betting Sues NCAA - Bloomberg Law News
Prediction market Kalshi to give $2m to problem gambling group as it fights ‘gambling’ label - The Guardian
Judge allows Ho-Chunk gambling lawsuit to proceed - Wisconsin Law Journal
Exclusive | Senators Work to Ban Gambling Ads Targeting Minors - WSJ
Sorsby Makes Gambling Addiction Central to NCAA Eligibility Suit - Sportico.com
Brendan Sorsby's eligibility lawsuit will expose NCAA's hypocrisy over sports gambling - FanSided
Brendan Sorsby’s Case Challenges NCAA Gambling Rules Texas Tech Once Backed - Sports Illustrated
Amid gambling addiction treatment, Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby sues NCAA - Greenwich Time
Katie Britt backs ban on sports betting ads targeting minors - AL.com
Federal judge allows Ho-Chunk lawsuit against Kalshi sports markets to proceed - Tribal Business News
Ho-Chunk lawsuit against Kalshi, online gambling can move forward - Wausau Pilot & Review
The Cashout: Sports Betting Handle Is Up 3% In Early April Data; Kalshi Volume Levels Off - The Closing Line
Colorado Gov. Polis to decide on sports betting reform bill - AffPapa
DraftKings CFO Sees ‘Huge’ Opportunity in Prediction Markets, Strength in Core Biz - Casino.org
Tennessee Lawmakers Seeking Online Sports Betting Ban On College Campuses - Deadspin
Four New Mexico tribes sue Kalshi, alleging illegal online sports betting on tribal lands - KFOX
Colorado set to restrict deposits on sports betting apps after lawmakers pass problem-gambling bill - thenewsherald.com
Supreme Court strikes down federal ban on sports gambling - WRAL
Colorado Lawmakers Approve Additional Sports Betting Protections - Covers.com
New Mexico pueblos, tribe sue Kalshi over alleged illegal sports gambling on tribal lands - Yogonet
Mescalero Apache joins New Mexico tribes in filing federal lawsuit against sports betting company - KVIA
CFTC Has Voice Heard in Kalshi vs. Ohio Sports Event Contract Lawsuit - Sports Betting Dime
Ontario Debuts One-Stop Shop for Online Sports Betting Self-Bans - Covers.com
New Mexico Tribes Challenge Kalshi Over Sports Betting in Federal Lawsuit - World Casino News
New Mexico Tribes File Lawsuit Against Kalshi Over Sports Betting - World Casino News
Colorado lawmakers pass bipartisan bill to further regulate sports betting - Denver7
Federal judge slows schedule in Wisconsin sports betting lawsuit - WBAY
Virginia Bill Seeks to Ban Credit Cards for Sports Betting - Deadspin
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Gordon v. DraftKings, Inc.
District of Massachusetts
This filing is a personal injury lawsuit against DraftKings, Inc. alleging sports betting addiction harms, directly involving one of the primary MDL defendants in a product liability/personal injury claim.
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Overview
No federal MDL exists for sports betting addiction litigation. Individual and government lawsuits are pending in state and federal courts against DraftKings, FanDuel, and other operators. The Philadelphia Common Pleas Court case Sage v. DraftKings (filed March 2026) is active with motions to dismiss pending; defendants filed preliminary objections July 15, 2026 and seek arbitration. Wisconsin state court litigation challenging mobile betting authorization was filed August 2026 by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty and Brown County Taxpayers Association.
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PACER court filing on Aug 3: Gordon v. DraftKings, Inc.. ‖ CDC Gaming news on Aug 9: Colorado’s limits on sports betting deposits, and credit card ban, to take effect - CDC Gaming.
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