DraftKings eyes prediction market with new business registration
An American gambling company offering sportsbooks and daily fantasy sports services, DraftKings, announced its debut in the prediction markets space by registering a new...
DraftKings to dismiss Facebook tracking lawsuit
DraftKings, a leading online sportsbook in the US, announced its move to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Jeffrey Wan, who claimed the company violated the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) by tracking user data through Facebook.
The lawsuit, submitted to a New York court back in December 2024, accused DraftKings of using tracking technology on its online casino platform, DK Casino, to gather information about users’ interactions with video content.
However, DraftKings argues that the VPPA, a 1988 law designed to protect privacy at video rental stores, doesn’t apply to its platform. The company’s lawyers say the law is outdated and doesn’t cover online gaming. They also argue that DraftKings isn’t a “video tape service provider” as defined by the law, and its live casino games aren’t prerecorded videos.
In its court filing, DraftKings challenged Wan’s claim, saying he didn’t show what videos he watched or how his personal information was disclosed. The company also pointed out that even if some data was collected, it wouldn’t meet the legal definition of personally identifiable information (PII) needed for a VPPA violation.
DraftKings is asking the court to dismiss Wan’s lawsuit permanently, preventing him from filing it again, highlighting its dedication to customer information protection.
DraftKings extortion lawsuit moves forward
A New York federal court is allowing VIP player Steven Jacobs' lawsuit against DraftKings to move forward.Jacobs sued DraftKings last June, claiming the company worked...
