If you win $600 or more in a year, you must provide your Social Security number to FanDuel, which will share it with the IRS. You are responsible for paying your own taxes, and tax forms will be delivered electronically rather than by mail.
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The requirement to provide and update your Social Security number creates ongoing sensitive data exposure, and consenting to electronic tax form delivery means you may miss important documents if your email is outdated or inaccessible.
The updated terms now prohibit FanDuel Fantasy participation in Alberta, Canada, effective July 17, 2026. Previously, only Ontario was excluded from Canadian service. Residents of Alberta who had existing accounts may no longer be able to enter contests or deposit funds for new games. The terms state participation is prohibited in Ontario and Alberta; any account registration or contest entry by an Alberta resident violates this warranty requirement.
View change record →Users who win $600 or more annually must provide their Social Security number and address, which FanDuel will share with tax authorities; tax obligations remain entirely the user's responsibility, and agreeing to the Terms constitutes consent to electronic-only delivery of tax forms.
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"Each year all winners who have won $600 or more over the previous year must provide updated address and social security details to FanDuel. These details will be used to allow FanDuel to comply with tax regulations and may be shared with appropriate tax authorities. You, not FanDuel, are responsible for filing and paying applicable state and federal taxes on any winnings. FanDuel does not provide tax advice, nor should any statements in this agreement or on the Service be construed as tax advice. By agreeing to these Terms, you are consenting to electronic delivery of all informational tax forms such as Form 1099 and Form W-2G.Excerpt from FanDuel's Terms of Use
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision reflects IRS reporting obligations under applicable US tax law for gaming platforms, including the requirement to issue Form 1099 or Form W-2G for qualifying winnings.
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The requirement to provide and update your Social Security number creates ongoing sensitive data exposure, and consenting to electronic tax form delivery means you may miss important documents if your email is outdated or inaccessible.
Users who win $600 or more annually must provide their Social Security number and address, which FanDuel will share with tax authorities; tax obligations remain entirely the user's responsibility, and agreeing to the Terms constitutes consent to electronic-only delivery of tax forms.
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