Fanatics Fined for Ignoring Self-Exclusion List | Denver News

Fanatics Sportsbook just got slapped with a $20,000 fine in Colorado after repeatedly texting a gambler who’d already placed himself on the state’s self-exclusion list — a safety net meant to protect people struggling with gambling. Despite internal training materials sent to their VIP team, the customer received two promotional texts in February — a glaring oversight that critics say could exploit vulnerable players. Fanatics is now auditing their system and retraining staff, following their takeover from PointsBet, whose controversial CU Boulder deal was shut down. With over 1,200 people on Colorado’s self-exclusion list, regulators are determined to ensure companies respect these protections — and keep vulnerable gamblers safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3bd6e32e78e93ec1