Iowa Man Sues DraftKings, Case Moves to Federal Court

Nicholas Bavas, an Iowa resident, is suing DraftKings and its subsidiary for $14.2 million after the company voided his winning bets on the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, which was cut short due to inclement weather. Bavas claims he placed five successful bets after anticipating the event would be canceled, and alleges DraftKings retroactively invalidated his wagers using rules that did not clearly apply to his bet type. The lawsuit argues that DraftKings selectively enforces its rules, particularly when large payouts are at stake, and that the bets constituted a binding contract. DraftKings has declined to comment beyond referencing its terms and conditions. The case has drawn broader scrutiny from bettors regarding transparency and fairness in online sports betting. The lawsuit has now been escalated to federal court and remains ongoing.