MLB players' union sues DraftKings and bet365 over unauthorized use of player images
The MLB Players Inc. lawsuit claims the companies engaged in illegal “use of MLB player images on their sportsbook betting platforms.”
MLBPA Files Lawsuit Against FanDuel, DraftKings for Image Use
The MLBPA is unhappy with images of players being used by three online sports betting operators, including FanDuel and DraftKings.
MLBPA files NIL suit against DraftKings, FanDuel, other sports betting companies
The Major League Baseball Players Association filed a lawsuit against four sportsbooks on Monday, claiming that the companies were not authorized to utilize the names and likenesses of players for their brands.
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According to Reuters, MLB players accused the gaming companies of “flagrant” violations of state laws protecting the right of publicity. “For professional athletes, the ability to control the commercial use of their names, images, and likenesses is a crucial return on their substantial career investment,” the players said.
MLB players union sues DraftKings for using names, images
Sports-betting platform DraftKings Inc. has been using names and images of Major League Baseball players without permission and in violation of Pennsylvania law, their union alleged in a lawsuit.
Baseball MLB players union sues DraftKings, FanDuel over use of names, likenesses
Major League Baseball's players union sued DraftKings and FanDuel on Monday, accusing the sports betting companies and two others of using the names and likenesses of hundreds of players on their platforms without permission.
MLB players union sues gambling sites including DraftKings, Bet365 over use of players' images for bets
On Monday, the MLB Players Association filed separate lawsuits in New York and Pennsylvania, alleging that sports betting and fantasy baseball companies DraftKings, FanDuel, Underdog, and bet365 wrongfully used the names and likenesses of MLB players.
MLB players sue DraftKings for allegedly using likeness without consent
The union also claimed misappropriation of publicity and identity, as well as unjust enrichment.
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