Golf bettor's $14.2M winnings on DraftKings deemed invalid by the company
In a significant legal battle that could set a precedent for future disputes involving online gambling platforms and their customers, Nicholas Bavas has initiated a lawsuit against DraftKings. The lawsuit stems from the voiding of wagers Bavas placed on the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament.
Bavas, who represents himself as a plaintiff, placed multiple wagers on the tournament, including a 20 Picks parlay, a parlay for the top 20 finishers, and additional bets on the same parlay. The final round of the tournament was canceled due to heavy rains and wind, and DraftKings voided Bavas' wagers, returning his bets but denying him the multi-million-dollar payout he would have received under the tournament standings prior to the final round's cancellation, which showed Bavas winning $14.2 million.
Attorney Ben Lynch, representing Bavas, argues that DraftKings has double standards in applying its rules. Lynch points out that DraftKings would not have allowed Bavas to cancel bets on losing golfers, yet they voided his wagers despite the cancellation of the final round being out of his control. Furthermore, Lynch argues that DraftKings' rules at the time of the tournament did not allow for the voiding of Bavas' bets.
DraftKings claims its rules allow it to void "futures bets" placed after the last shot of the final round, but Lynch contends that this should not have applied to Bavas' parlays. DraftKings maintains its innocence, stating that Bavas should have been aware of the risks associated with his wagers. However, DraftKings also contends that it is not responsible for the voided wagers and the denied multi-million-dollar payout.
The trial between Bavas and DraftKings is scheduled for September 2026. The outcome of the trial could determine whether DraftKings' actions were fair and whether they breached their contract with Bavas. Bavas and his lawyers are seeking damages for breach of contract and violations of consumer protection laws. The trial will undoubtedly attract attention from the online gambling community and could shape the future of online gambling platforms' dealings with their customers.
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