FTC Eyes Online Sports Betting Over Alleged Deceptive Marketing Practices
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
The US Federal Trade Commission is reportedly looking into whether online sportsbooks such as DraftKings and FanDuel mislead consumers through their advertising, according to a report by the Washington Sun. Sources said both political appointees and career staff have taken part in reviewing the sector, though the assessment is at an early stage. The report comes after Baltimore sued the two operators in April 2025 over alleged consumer protection violations.
Why it matters
The early-stage FTC review raises questions about whether sportsbook advertising misleads consumers.