DraftKings has filed a lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia to stop a municipal probe into its sportsbook and casino operations. The operator disputes a local consumer protection ordinance, claiming it exceeds city authority and contradicts Pennsylvania state law.
Legal Challenge to Municipal Oversight
The company’s filing requests a judicial declaration that the Philadelphia ordinance conflicts with state statutes regulating consumer protection and licensed gaming. DraftKings argues that local regulations cannot supersede the framework established by Pennsylvania for approved gaming providers.The legal action coincides with a city review of DraftKings’ adherence to municipal consumer standards. Philadelphia officials launched the investigation after passing the ordinance, which outlines requirements for how gaming operators manage customer accounts and financial disclosures.