FanDuel tells Congress VIP videos weren’t designed to induce betting
The row traces back to a VIP bettor who allegedly lost big on FanDuel & is now suing the company.
The hit
FanDuel has told three members of Congress that roughly 30 celebrity Cameo videos sent to VIP customers were not designed to keep them gambling. The letter, sent Tuesday & obtained by InGame, is the company’s third response in a months-long dispute with Sen. Richard Blumenthal & Reps. Valerie Foushee & Paul Tonko.
Why it matters
FanDuel says VIP perks work like customer-loyalty programmes in many industries, intended to keep bettors on FanDuel rather than a rival platform.
The record
| Trigger | Philadelphia Inquirer report (August) on a Bryce Harper Cameo video sent to a VIP customer |
|---|---|
| Alleged losses | $1.52m lost on FanDuel over six years; $336,000 on DraftKings, according to media reports |
| Lawsuit | The bettor sued FanDuel & DraftKings in March, alleging VIP hosts encourage addictive gambling |
| Congressional demand | 6 October letter from the lawmakers said FanDuel’s response so far was unacceptable, & demanded FanDuel release the full Cameo videos |
| FanDuel’s reply | FanDuel Predicts is running a 90-day VIP trial without Cameo videos, Fox says, & FanDuel will intervene if addiction is suspected |
What happens next
Watch for whether the stalled SAFE Bet Act gains any fresh momentum from the row.
Sources: FanDuel: Gestures Not Designed To Induce Gambling
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