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Two Louisiana women have sued DraftKings and FanDuel, alleging predatory tactics designed to encourage excessive parlay gambling.
Toi Smith and Yolanda Perkins filed the 27-page complaint on Oct. 22 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. The lawsuit also includes a third plaintiff, Adrian Payton, and seeks unspecified damages and other relief.
Complaint Targets Parlay Betting and Limit Alerts
Smith and Perkins each said they had bet tens of thousands of dollars on parlays. Smith alleged that DraftKings allowed her to continue gambling despite her use of a $200 limit alert.
“Despite often placing a $200 limit alert, the app consistently allows her to exceed the limit,” the lawsuit alleges.
The claims are allegations in a civil complaint, not court findings.
Jennifer Hoekstra described the lawsuit’s allegations in a statement to WWL in New Orleans, quoted by GamblingHarm.org:
“These apps put a casino in every person’s pocket, with 24/7 access, and this lawsuit alleges the companies behind them used their data to find the people most vulnerable to continue gambling.”
Women Plaintiffs Distinguish Louisiana Case
GamblingHarm.org described the case as unusual because sports-betting lawsuits against these operators almost exclusively involve men. DraftKings and FanDuel have faced multiple lawsuits over alleged excessive gambling or addiction.
The Louisiana complaint centers on sports betting. Louisiana does not authorize DraftKings or FanDuel to offer their respective online casino products.
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Source: As reported by GamblingHarm.org.
