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Three federal lawmakers are again demanding answers from FanDuel about its VIP program, saying the company’s earlier response to Congress was "misleading and incomplete" and failed to address key questions tied to problem-gambling concerns.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal and U.S. Reps. Paul Tonko and Valerie Foushee sent FanDuel a new letter that repeats eight questions from an Aug. 10 inquiry. They set a Sept. 17, 2026, deadline for a written response.
Lawmakers say FanDuel did not answer key questions
According to the lawmakers, FanDuel’s prior reply left five of the eight questions unanswered. Their concerns center on whether the company’s VIP program may target or retain bettors experiencing financial hardship or gambling addiction.
In the letter, the lawmakers wrote: "We demand real answers to our previous letter and for FanDuel to explain this complete failure to respond to significant matters of public interest."
The congressional inquiry traces back to an incident involving a Bryce Harper video sent to a VIP patron, which helped trigger scrutiny of FanDuel’s VIP practices.
FanDuel Predicts also drew questions
The new letter also raises concerns about FanDuel Predicts, a prediction market platform recently launched by the operator. The lawmakers questioned whether the product fits with the rules that govern state-regulated sportsbooks.
The article notes that users can sign up for FanDuel Predicts at age 18, while the legal minimum age referenced for sports betting is 21. The lawmakers said the platform "undermines the integrity of—if not bypasses—those very regulations."
FanDuel, according to the report, has said it works with state regulators to meet requirements for licensed sportsbooks and other state gambling laws.
What to watch next
The next key date is Sept. 17, when FanDuel’s written response is due. For bettors, the story is less about day-to-day wagering changes and more about how operators market to high-value players, handle responsible gambling concerns, and structure newer products such as prediction markets.
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Source: As reported by Richard Janvrin.
