A class action lawsuit filed by a Michigan man alleges DraftKings violates multiple state laws, by sidestepping rules that allow consumers to set their own betting limits.
In the states of Michigan, Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana and New York, sports betting laws require the option for gamblers to put limits on their own activities, such as setting wager limits and deposit limits that require a 24-hour waiting period for the consumer to change. This is designed to counteract impulse gambling and potential financial hardship.
However, according to a complaint (PDF) filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on December 30, Michael Koester argues that the sportsbook site does not fully include the legally mandated protections. The lawsuit, filed against DraftKings Inc. and its subsidiaries, seeks class action status for all users of the site in the affected states.
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DraftKings Lawsuit Claims Online Sportsbook Violates Numerous States’ Internet Gambling Laws
