WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: FTC Applauded For Probe Into Predatory Sportsbooks
Updated: Oct 15
October 13, 2026
Prominent voices say federal scrutiny of FanDuel, DraftKings and the online sportsbooks is overdue
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the Washington Sun's report that the Federal Trade Commission is investigating the online sports gambling industry, prominent voices are praising the move. They say it's time to hold sportsbooks accountable for deceptive advertising and for targeting problem gamblers. Here's what they're saying:
Saagar Enjeti — Host, Breaking Points
"It is welcome news that the federal government is probing the lying, deceptive, and predatory ads of the sports gambling industry. How can an industry tell you anyone can win when if you actually do they ban you?" View Post
Terry Schilling — President, American Principles Project
"The probe into major players like FanDuel and DraftKings is focused on deceptive and misleading ads, plus practices that target problem gamblers and drive real harms—higher rates of addiction, financial ruin, hospitalizations, and worse. This is core FTC consumer protection work, and it's overdue."
Jon Schweppe — American Principles Project
"It's time to put the online sportsbooks in the hot seat… They're isolating specific customers who are problem gamblers and psychologically manipulating them to part with as much money as possible."
Peter Dugas — CEO, Regulatory Intelligence Group
"This will be big."
Corinne Johnson — President, Utah Parents United
"It's about time!"
Patrick Brown — Ethics and Public Policy Center
"And not a moment too soon…"
Read the Washington Sun's full report here.
