Owners of the sports betting site DraftKings face a class action lawsuit filed by a visually impaired man who says the website lacks the legally required accessibility options for disabled consumers.
The complaint (PDF) was filed by Anthony Benson in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on September 24, against DraftKings Inc., seeking class action status for all disabled individuals who attempted to access the site but could not.
While DraftKings is only permitted to operate in states that have legalized online sports betting, it has rapidly grown to become the dominant player in the U.S. market. The platform, known for its aggressive promotional strategies, has drawn millions of users since federal restrictions on sports gambling were lifted in 2018.
