The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore have filed a lawsuit against FanDuel and DraftKings, accusing them of targeting and exploiting vulnerable gamblers through deceptive practices in violation of consumer protection laws. The legal action alleges that the sports betting companies mine user data to identify those with gambling disorders and use tailored offers to exploit them.
The lawsuit also claims that FanDuel and DraftKings engage in Trojan Horse-like marketing through bonus bets to attract new users and promote compulsive gambling behavior. Mayor Brandon Scott accuses the companies of engaging in shady practices that prey on vulnerable residents and has deemed the lawsuit a critical move to hold the sportsbooks accountable and protect Baltimoreans.
Baltimore City Department of Law solicitor Ebony Thompson accused FanDuel and DraftKings of prioritizing corporate greed over the well-being of Baltimore residents. The lawsuit aims to address the alleged predatory practices of the sports betting companies and protect citizens from harm caused by their actions.
