CA-C-001436
FanDuel — FanDuel Terms of Use
Entity
Date detected
April 25, 2026
Effective date
April 25, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users users in states where Picks was available
Taxonomy
Rights removal
Changes
−2 sentences removed · 16 sentences modified
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Event Summary

FanDuel removed references to its Picks contest product from its terms of use, eliminating language describing how Picks contests work and deleting the list of states where Picks are available. The company also updated references from 'app' to 'apps' throughout the document and adjusted one sentence to remove mention of Picks alongside fantasy points scoring. These changes simplify the terms but remove specific operational detail about a product category.

LOW

Consumer Impact

FanDuel removed descriptions of how its Picks contests operate and the list of states where Picks contests were available. This change simplifies the terms document but removes operational transparency about a specific product offering. The removal does not explicitly state whether Picks contests are being discontinued, relocated to different terms, or simply de-emphasized in the primary terms document.

Governance Analysis

Removal of state-specific availability information for Picks contests eliminates transparency about where a previously offered product is available, which may matter to consumers in the 17 states that were formerly listed as eligible if they rely on the terms document to confirm access to that product category.

Available Actions

If you used Picks contests, confirm whether they remain available through FanDuel's app or separate terms.

If No Action Is Taken

You may be unaware if Picks contests have been discontinued in your state.

You lose explicit confirmation from the primary terms document of where Picks contests are available.

Key Clauses Affected

Picks contest availability and mechanics

Removed explicit state-by-state availability list and removed operational description of how Picks lineups and pick selection work.

Contest winning conditions

Modified to reference fantasy points accumulation only, removing parallel language about Picks contests.

Application license

Updated from 'app' to 'apps' to reflect multiple application offerings.

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
3cb4e37c35b5065c261ece9cc850b0619d76ab3b3da0dca61058b7cfab494925
April 19, 2026 06:33 UTC
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Current Version
caa19309ec7d8f6331c914baa87d1412b08193008b3a5e57b4cc5f56ed17958d
April 25, 2026 06:34 UTC
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Change Detected
April 25, 2026 06:34 UTC
Analysis Methodology
✓ Verified
Source Document
https://www.fanduel.com/terms
Citation Record
Entity: FanDuel
Document: FanDuel Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-C-001436
Captured: 2026-04-25 06:34:36 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-04-25-fanduel-fanduel-terms-of-use-1436/
Accessed: May 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.

Impact Summary

1
Protection removed
Consumers Removed

The terms no longer tell you which states can access Picks contests or how they work, though this information may be disclosed elsewhere.

For legal and compliance teams

Institutional Analysis

Assessment

FanDuel removed product-specific operational language (Picks contest mechanics and state availability) from its primary terms of use on April 25, 2026. The removal does not appear to create new compliance obligations but may signal product repositioning or consolidation. Organizations integrating FanDuel services should confirm whether Picks products remain available under separate terms, as the primary document no longer references them. No immediate regulatory escalation appears necessary unless Picks contests continue operating without clear availability disclosures elsewhere.

Regulatory Exposure

FTC Act (unfair or deceptive practices); state gambling and sports wagering regulations (depending on jurisdiction). If Picks contests continue operating without clear availability disclosures, removal of state-level availability language may create transparency gaps under state consumer protection frameworks.

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Document Context

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Document
FanDuel Terms of Use
Entity
FanDuel
Captured
April 25, 2026
Source URL
https://www.fanduel.com/terms
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