Lisa D’Alessandro filed a complaint accusing DraftKings of contributing to her husband’s gambling addiction, which she alleges caused severe financial hardship for her and their two young children.
DraftKings is now facing a legal challenge from Lisa D’Alessandro, whose estranged husband, a New Jersey resident, squandered over $1 million of their family’s money on the site.
Wife claims DraftKings VIP Program Fueled Husband’s $15 Million Betting Spiral.
The lawsuit claims that the corporation contributed to her husband’s gambling addiction, which caused major financial problems for her and their two children. Court documents suggest that the spouse, identified on DraftKings as “Mdallo1990,” misappropriated money from the family’s savings, maxed up credit cards, and even spent funds meant to ensure his children’s future, according to The Independent.
According to the complaint, the gaming became significantly worse during a four-year period. In 2020, Mdallo1990 bet no more than $3,775 in a single month, but by 2023, his bets had increased to $125,000 a month, much exceeding his $175,000 annual income. From January 2020 to January 2024, he gambled about $15 million, losing $942,232.32 in total.
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D’Alessandro believes DraftKings targeted her spouse using a system designed to identify high-spending individuals. When they discovered him, they welcomed him to a special VIP program and assigned him a team of hosts who spoke with him every day, providing free bets, credits, beautiful presents, and trips. According to the complaint, these incentives exacerbated his addiction and encouraged him to gamble more than he could afford.
DraftKings is accused of encouraging a gambling problem by ignoring warning signs.
According to the lawsuit, DraftKings failed to follow procedures designed to prevent gambling problems. According to corporate standards, employees should be on the lookout for symptoms of gambling problems and investigate where high spenders acquire their money. However, the complaint claims that these processes were missed.
D’Alessandro claims that DraftKings employees did not request bank or tax documents from her spouse. She believes they knew he was spending money he shouldn’t have. She claims that because no one intervened, her husband was able to squander family funds.
The legal action comes as individuals become more concerned about how quickly internet sports betting is developing. It is presently legal in 39 states and Washington D.C. Some argue that because internet platforms are so simple to use, there is a greater risk of gambling addictions and financial difficulties. Notably, a new study finds that gambling harm is connected to the industry’s growth and advocates for social measures.
D’Alessandro’s attorneys claim DraftKings did more than merely provide a service. They argue that the corporation contributed to her husband’s addiction by giving incentives while failing to address evident red flags.
D’Alessandro wants her money returned. She is suing DraftKings, claiming they were irresponsible, dishonest, and violated New Jersey’s consumer protection laws. This case reignites longstanding debates about what gambling corporations should do to keep their customers secure.
This comes after an Ex-DraftKings Engineer Sues Over Parental Leave Violations .
DraftKings has yet to make any remarks regarding the complaint.
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