The exhilarating experience of online sports betting, from the thrill of the game to the chance of a big win, masks a dangerous reality. For countless individuals, what begins as casual entertainment spirals into a devastating addiction, fueled by the deliberate design of powerful corporations. These digital platforms use sophisticated algorithms, relentless marketing, and psychological manipulation to exploit vulnerability and encourage compulsive behavior, leading to devastating consequences for far too many individuals caught up in the wreckage of online sports betting addiction.
At Phillips Law Group, we recognize sports betting addiction for what it truly is: a foreseeable and intended consequence of a predatory business model, not a personal failing. If you or a loved one has suffered catastrophic financial loss, emotional distress, the breakdown of relationships, or other harm due to an online sports betting addiction, you are not alone. You may have a legal right to seek compensation and hold these companies accountable for their reckless pursuit of profit over people – and we want to help.
How Online Sports Betting Addiction Impacts Lives
Major sports betting sites operate behind a facade of responsible gaming, yet their entire design is built to encourage dependency.
Our firm may be able to consider lawsuits based on claims that these companies employ addictive product design, utilizing features like “free” bets, “risk-free” promotions, and in-app notifications that create a constant, inescapable appeal. In some cases, these online sports betting platforms allegedly also use user data to identify and exploit patterns of problematic behavior, targeting individuals most susceptible to addiction with intensified messaging.
Indeed, in April 2025, the city of Baltimore alleged in a lawsuit that two of the largest online sports books in America, FanDuel and DraftKings, utilize “user data to target and feed gambling addictions,” The Athletic/the New York Times reported.
“It also alleges the companies have gone out of their way to avoid implementing user safeguards required in other countries where they operate,” the outlet noted.
“DraftKings and FanDuel have sought to guarantee their profitability by cheating, hoping to hook, and then ultimately exploit, as many users as possible,” the lawsuit said.
If these sites failed to implement and enforce their own self-exclusion protocols or intervene when clear patterns of financial and emotional harm emerge, they should be held accountable. Our team may be able to assist you or your loved one in pursuing a case against these sports betting giants.
Work with Phillips Law Group and Start Your Road to Recovery
The financial ruin and emotional trauma inflicted by a gambling disorder are profound. You may be facing overwhelming debt, damaged credit, loss of savings or retirement funds, and severe mental distress. Our mission is to alleviate that burden and help you seek justice.
Our firm is investigating claims and potentially pursuing litigation against the largest names in the industry to secure financial recoveries for our clients. We approach each case with a combination of fierce legal advocacy and deep compassion, and understand the sensitive nature of this struggle. Our team can provide a confidential, judgment-free environment to evaluate your rights without delay.
You have the power to fight back. The teams of corporate lawyers behind these sports betting sites are counting on your silence, but we may be able to help you prove them wrong. If we can’t assist you with your online sports betting addiction lawsuit, Phillips Law Group may be able to refer you to a trusted firm that can.
Contact our firm today for a free, confidential, and compassionate consultation. You are under no obligation to continue working with us after this evaluation – we want you to lead the way when it comes to your recovery and make the right choice for you.
Let our experience in personal injury law be your guide to find justice. Together, we can demand change in the online sports betting world and help you reclaim your future. Call 602-222-2222 or fill out the form on this page to get in touch now.
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