Class Action Filed Against DraftKings and FanDuel in Louisiana

A class action filed in the Orleans Parish District Court in Louisiana accuses DraftKings and FanDuel of misusing technology and data in their mobile sports betting apps. According to the lawsuit, the companies knowingly target users with gambling problems and offer algorithmic incentives to keep them playing.

Plaintiffs argue that the two companies use AI-driven personalization to keep losing bettors wagering. The suit also claims the companies ignored or offered ways around self-exclusion and responsible gaming tools. The complaint states that these practices continued even after users told the companies they had lost control to the point of being unable to pay their mortgages.

The lawsuit also names Bally's Baton Rouge and Amelia Belle casinos as defendants. They were included because they provide market access for online betting sites in Louisiana. Plaintiffs' attorneys argue that the companies violated the Louisiana Products Liability Act and failed to adequately warn about addictive design features.

DraftKings and FanDuel have not yet responded to the lawsuit, which was filed on October 22. Industry observers expect the companies to seek dismissal of the case, arguing that state law does not impose a duty on operators to police consumer behavior.