FanDuel bans credit card deposits from March 2

• FanDuel will stop accepting credit card deposits across its US sportsbook, casino and racing products from 2 March 2026.
• The move follows DraftKings, which implemented the same policy in August 2025 after a $450,000 fine from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
• Senator Elizabeth Warren praised the decision, calling on other operators to follow suit; BetMGM and Caesars still accept credit cards in many states.

FanDuel Sportsbook will no longer accept credit card deposits starting 2 March 2026. The Flutter Entertainment-owned platform is the latest major US operator to remove the payment method across its products.

The decision covers FanDuel’s sportsbook, casino and racing offerings throughout the United States. FanDuel issued a statement explaining the reasoning behind the change.

“Over the last few months, FanDuel has been evaluating the payment methods that we offer to customers and made the decision to remove credit cards as an option for our Sportsbook, casino and racing product in the United States,” the sportsbook said.

“This change was made to improve the deposit experience for our customers.”

DraftKings led the way in August 2025

DraftKings became the first major operator to remove credit cards in August 2025, framing it as a consumer protection measure.

The company had been fined a state-record $450,000 by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for accepting more than $83,000 in credit card deposits in 2023 and 2024, at a time when such transactions were prohibited in that state.

Credit card transactions at sportsbooks are typically processed as cash advances, incurring higher interest charges and additional processing fees. Many bettors avoid credit cards for this reason.

A 2025 US News survey found that roughly 25% of sports bettors reported missing at least one bill payment due to wagers. The same survey found that 24% admitted to using a cash advance on a credit card to fund a bet.

Political pressure mounts on the industry

FanDuel’s announcement drew swift support from US Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, who had recently written to sports betting companies asking about the financial burden placed on customers by credit card fees.

“Last week, I asked sports betting companies about Americans getting scammed by credit card companies when placing sports bets — to the tune of a $10 junk fee just to fund a $20 bet,” Warren posted on social media (February 2026).

“Glad to see Fanduel take action to protect consumers from these junk fees, joining DraftKings. The rest of the industry should follow suit.”

At least eight US states, such as Massachusetts, Vermont, Illinois and Tennessee, have already enacted outright bans on credit card gambling deposits. Regulators in New York, New Jersey and Virginia are also considering similar restrictions.

Outside the US, the United Kingdom, Australia and Ireland have enforced credit card bans for some time.

Responsible wagering expands at FanDuel

The credit card ban is not FanDuel’s only recent step on player protection. On 22 January, the operator launched a programme called “Play with a Plan,” designed to support responsible wagering. Through the initiative, bettors can track account activity, set spending limits and activate deposit notifications.

Two prominent national sportsbooks, BetMGM and Caesars, still accept credit card deposits in many states, meaning pressure from regulators and consumer advocates is likely to intensify.

The consolidation of credit card bans among leading operators signals a structural shift in how US sports betting platforms approach payment responsibility.