FanDuel lawsuits have been filed against the popular online sports betting platform by people who lost over $10,000 due to a severe gambling addiction.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting FanDuel cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know lost $10,000 or more playing FanDuel or developed a gambling addiction, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Online Gambling Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
What Happened?
A landmark Supreme Court decision in 2018’s Murphy v. NCAA opened the floodgates to online sports betting. Just a few years later, millions of people across the U.S. were wagering money on sports platforms like FanDuel and DraftKings. Unlike traditional sportsbooks, FanDuel brought the excitement of sports betting to a mobile app, allowing users to bet money on sports at almost any time, anywhere.
FanDuel Lawsuits
FanDuel is now facing a growing number of lawsuits involving people who believe they were “exploited” by the platform. These lawsuits claim that FanDuel is designed to encourage high-risk gambling behaviors, without simple safeguards to prevent gambling addiction.
FanDuel of using misleading promotions like “risk-free” bets, utilizing user data to target vulnerable young people, and intentionally designing the app to be as addictive, exciting, and fun as possible.
Do You Qualify for a FanDuel Lawsuit?
You may be eligible to file a lawsuit against FanDuel if you:
- Were between 18 and 30 years old when you used FanDuel
- Lost at least $10,000 on FanDuel (or any other sports betting app, such as DraftKings, etc.)
- Developed a gambling addiction
- Lost a loved one to suicide, or witnessed emotional breakdowns, trauma, or family conflict due to sports betting
- You have evidence like bank account statements, promotional offers on FanDuel, and other records of your financial losses and/or gambling addiction as a result of using FanDuel
Baltimore City Files Lawsuit Against FanDuel and DraftKings
In April 2025, the city of Baltimore filed a lawsuit against FanDuel for using “deceptive and unfair” tactics to exploit people, encourage compulsive gambling, while failing to implement safeguards against gambling addiction and massive financial losses.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said: “DraftKings and FanDuel have specifically targeted our most vulnerable residents — including those struggling with gambling disorders — and have caused significant harm as a result.”
NFL Employee Files $250 Million Lawsuit Against FanDuel
In October 2024, an ex-financial manager for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars filed a $250 million lawsuit against FanDuel.
The lawsuit was filed by Amit Patel, a man who claims that FanDuel “exploited” his gambling addiction. Patel admitted to stealing over $22 million from the Jaguars while managing the team’s virtual credit card program. He transferred approximately $20 million to FanDuel.
FanDuel Class Action Lawsuit Filed in California
In July 2025, a class action lawsuit was filed against FanDuel in California. The goal of the class action lawsuit is to stop FanDuel from offering fantasy sports contests in California because the contests are actually a form of illegal online gambling. Lawyers also want FanDuel to pay back money to people who were misled into placing illegal bets.
The lawsuit was filed against FanDuel Inc. and Flutter Entertainment Plc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California — Case 3:25-cv-05586.
How Can a Lawsuit Help?
Every case is unique, but a FanDuel lawsuit could help you seek justice and recover financial losses. The damages may include:
- Money lost due to gambling
- Financial losses related to gambling debt or bankruptcy
- Therapy or rehabilitation for gambling addiction
- Lost income or career opportunities
- Emotional trauma, family conflict, or mental health issues
- Wrongful death due to the suicide of a loved one
- Punitive damages
Do I Have a FanDuel Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting FanDuel cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know lost $10,000 or more playing FanDuel or developed a gambling addiction, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Online Gambling Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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