FanDuel changed its terms and conditions, last updated April 28, to clarify the company’s stance on harassment. The operator will now ban any user from the platform who is found to harass athletes or coaches in response to a betting result. FanDuel is believed to be the first U.S. operator to implement a specific policy on suspension for online harassment.
The change follows a rise in online harassment of athletes, particularly on social media, over the past year. A 2024 NCAA study showed that comments related to sports betting make up about 12% of all social media abuse directed at student-athletes, coaches, and officials.
