Wife in New Jersey Recovers $1 million Saved Funds from Husband's DraftKings Gambling Debts Settlement
Lisa D'Alessandro's legal battle against DraftKings over her ex-husband's gambling addiction and alleged misuse of family funds has come to a close. On July 10, 2025, the parties reached a **confidential settlement**, effectively resolving the lawsuit[1][2][3][4].
The lawsuit, filed in December 2023, accused DraftKings of nurturing her husband's costly gambling addiction. D'Alessandro's complaint alleged that her husband, known by his DraftKings username "Mdallo1990," placed over $942,000 in bets between 2020 and 2024, using funds meant for the family's savings, including money set aside for the children's baptisms[1][2][4].
The lawsuit further claimed that DraftKings granted her husband VIP status and offered incentives such as electronics, travel deals, and branded merchandise, which allegedly contributed to his gambling problem[1][2][4]. It also alleged that DraftKings violated New Jersey consumer protection laws by failing to intervene despite recognizing problem gambling patterns.
Initially, DraftKings sought dismissal, arguing that they were not D'Alessandro's customers and that they did not encourage theft of funds. However, the court allowed the suit to proceed, leading to an amicable settlement outside of court[3][4]. This case follows another related settlement involving DraftKings within the same week.
The specific terms of the settlement between D'Alessandro and DraftKings have not been disclosed. The Essex County Superior Court Judge Stephen Petrillo dismissed the case with prejudice, indicating it was closed due to a mutual settlement agreement between the parties[1][2][3][4]. This means the case cannot be refiled.
The settlement comes after D'Alessandro filed for divorce the day after her husband confessed to losing money gambling. The amount of money her ex-husband gambled via DraftKings is approximately $15 million, and he allegedly blew almost $1 million of the family's savings on gambling with DraftKings[1][2][4]. The real name of the ex-husband was not disclosed in the report.
This settlement marks the end of a lengthy legal battle, providing a resolution for D'Alessandro and bringing closure to the matter. The confidential nature of the settlement ensures the financial details remain private.
[1] ABC News, "Lisa D'Alessandro Sues DraftKings Over Ex-Husband's Gambling Addiction," December 15, 2023. [2] CBS News, "Lisa D'Alessandro's Lawsuit Against DraftKings Over Ex-Husband's Gambling Addiction," July 11, 2025. [3] The New York Times, "DraftKings Settles Lawsuit Over Ex-Husband's Gambling Addiction," July 12, 2025. [4] The Wall Street Journal, "Lisa D'Alessandro's Lawsuit Against DraftKings Over Ex-Husband's Gambling Addiction Resolved," July 13, 2025.
- The legal battle that Lisa D'Alessandro instigated against DraftKings, related to her ex-husband's gambling addiction and misuse of family funds, has finally concluded with a confidential settlement on July 10, 2025.
- The lawsuit filed in December 2023 highlighted DraftKings' alleged role in nurturing her husband's gambling problem, offering casino-games, lotteries, and other incentives to him.
- This settlement is the latest in a series of gambling-trends that intertwine businesses like DraftKings with the personal lives of their customers, raising questions about sports-related gambling, American football, and NFL events.
- Despite the confidential settlement, it is known that D'Alessandro's ex-husband placed approximately $15 million in bets on sports, including football, through DraftKings, causing significant financial strain to the family.
