FanDuel says median bet is just $5 amid targeting claims
FanDuel’s new data fights claims its VIP programme targets big losers after the Bryce Harper video row.
The hit
FanDuel has published data showing its median bet is just $5 & its median sports bettor loses $63 a month, according to the operator’s own “Fast Facts” page. The disclosure answers mounting criticism that its VIP programme targets big-losing bettors, including a row over a personalised Bryce Harper video sent to a customer who allegedly lost $1.5 million.
Why it matters
The figures let FanDuel argue its typical user is a small, recreational punter, not the high-roller the VIP row suggests. But a median hides the tail: the same platform served the bettor who allegedly lost $1.5 million. Senator Blumenthal wants fuller VIP disclosure, so the data fight over who FanDuel’s business really serves is not settled.
The record
| FanDuel’s US market share | about 44% (FanDuel) |
|---|---|
| Median bet size | $5 (FanDuel) |
| Median monthly loss, sports bettors | $63 (FanDuel) |
| Personalised athlete/celebrity videos sent | about 30 over two years (FanDuel, to Blumenthal) |
| Alleged loss by bettor sent Harper video | $1.5 million (reported) |
| Americans betting on pro sports, 1989 vs 2026 | 22% down to 7% (Gallup) |
What happens next
Watch for Blumenthal’s next move on VIP disclosure, & whether FanDuel releases more detail on how it selects customers for personalised perks.
Sources: FanDuel Push Backs on High-Roller Image: Median Bet Is Just $5
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