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DraftKings has won an Iowa lawsuit over a bettor’s disputed $14.2 million PGA Tour parlay tied to the 2024 Pebble Beach event, with the operator now seeking more than $23,500 in court costs.
According to Casino.com, bettor Nicholas Bavas sued DraftKings after a $325 20-pick parlay was voided when the tournament was shortened to 54 holes after the Sunday round was called off. Bavas had brought breach-of-contract and consumer-protection claims. The lawsuit also named Crown IA Gaming, a licensed sportsbook under the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.
The court entered judgment in favor of DraftKings and Crown IA Gaming on July 9.
For players, the case is a reminder that sportsbook disputes can turn on event-specific rules and settlement terms, especially when weather or other disruptions change how a tournament is completed. In the lawsuit, Bavas’ lawyer described sportsbook governance as “a dizzying array of interlocking sets of rules that may or may not govern each bet depending on the type of wager placed, the specific event, and the particular sport.”
What is clear from the ruling is that the bettor’s argument that the wager should have paid despite the event ending at 54 holes did not succeed in court. DraftKings is now seeking $23,502.80 in court costs.
The report also noted that DraftKings has faced other legal and regulatory issues. In Connecticut, the Department of Consumer Protection’s Gaming Division fined the company $19,000 after finding that 522 players wagered almost $24,000 combined on an unwinnable slot machine and no one won. Casino.com also referenced separate allegations in Massachusetts involving the improper use of credit cards.
The Iowa case centers on one disputed parlay, but it highlights a broader issue for bettors: when an event is shortened or altered, the sportsbook’s published rules can become central to whether a wager stands, is voided, or is settled in another way. Readers interested in operator disputes should watch for any further court filings related to DraftKings’ request for costs.
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Source: As reported by casino.com.
