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California Judge Denies Hermalyn Legal Fees, Throws Shade at DraftKings Legal Team
A California district judge declined Michael Hermalyn’s request for $310k in attorney fees that the Fanatics executive attributed to a jurisdictional back-and-forth in his case against DraftKings. The two sides are also at odds in a separate but related case launched by Hermalyn’s former employer. In a ruling filed on Monday, California District Judge Mark […]
DraftKings’ Latest Brief Challenges Hermalyn’s ‘Excuses and Lies,’ Says Early Evidence Was Just ‘Tip of the Iceberg’
In its latest Hermalyn-related legal filing, DraftKings (DK) has challenged its former VIP head’s opposition to its injunction request. The brief, filed March 28, urges the court to “grant DK’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction,” arguing the “record refutes” Michael Hermalyn’s “excuses and lies.” The court, the document argues, initially granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) based […]
Hermalyn Calls DraftKings Allegations ‘Unnecessary Character Assassination’ in Legal Response
In a legal response to DraftKings’ motion for a preliminary injunction, Fanatics’ Michael Hermalyn argues he did nothing wrong by accepting his new position at Fanatics. Instead, DraftKings’ former head of VIP claims the allegations amount to “unnecessary character assassination.” Hermalyn’s legal team filed its opposition to DraftKings’ preliminary injunction request last Thursday, a week […]
DraftKings Brands Hermalyn Actions ‘Brazen, Egregious, and Indefensible’ in Spicy New Legal Filing
DraftKings’ (DK) latest filing in its case against former employee Michael Hermalyn details spicy new allegations against DK’s former SVP of growth. Filed on March 14 in Massachusetts District Court, the motion for preliminary injunction details “new and overwhelming evidence” uncovered that “demonstrates the urgent need for a preliminary injunction.” According to the filing, Hermalyn’s […]
DraftKings’ Data-Driven RG Empowerment Tool ‘My Stat Sheet’ Met With Cautious Optimism
My Stat Sheet, a new tool unveiled by DraftKings to promote responsible gambling, offers players access to personal gaming statistics and insights. Specifically, the new feature allows DraftKings customers to assess, track, and interact with their personalized gaming stats. DraftKings said the tool’s intuitive charts and accompanying information will help “empower players to make data-driven […]
DraftKings Buying Lottery Ticket Courier Jackpocket for $750 Million
The No. 1 US online casino operator, DraftKings, is buying the No. 1 lottery ticket courier app, Jackpocket. DraftKings made the announcement on Feb. 15, the night before its Q4 2023 earnings call on Feb. 16. DraftKings () is spending $750 million on the deal. The online gambling operator said on Feb. 15: The Proposed […]
DraftKings Accuses Former VIP Executive Hermalyn, Fanatics of Corporate Espionage
In a bombshell legal filing, DraftKings (DK) has accused Michael Hermalyn, its former head of VIP programming, of a yearlong plot to steal corporate secrets. DraftKings alleges Hermalyn then used that intelligence to secure himself a near-identical VIP-facing role at Fanatics Sportsbook. Further, the 49-page civil complaint filed on Monday in Massachusetts US District Court […]
States to Watch in 2024: New Hampshire — Another iGaming Monopoly in the Making?
New Hampshire’s chances of passing an online casino bill in 2024 are disproportionate to the amount of attention it has been getting. That’s because of its small population and the likelihood that any potential iGaming market will end up a monopoly. In that regard, it stands to be to 2024 what Rhode Island was to 2023. Its success […]
DraftKings Massachusetts Class Action Alleges ‘Deceptive’ Ads By Hometown Sportsbook Operator
A DraftKings Massachusetts class action lawsuit alleges the Boston-based online gambling operator used “unfair and deceptive” marketing and advertising on residents of its home state. On Dec. 8, Melissa Scanlon and Shane Harris filed a complaint with the Massachusetts Superior Court requesting triple damages under the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act. Scanlon and Harris claim DraftKings Sportsbook […]
Hacksaw Gaming To Enter Second US State via NJ Partnership With DraftKings
Malta-based Hacksaw Gaming has received temporary approval to operate from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), making the state the second US market for the online casino game supplier. In August, Hacksaw took an unusual approach and made its debut in the US in West Virginia via a partnership with BetRivers Casino. It […]
