23, less than three weeks after he placed a $3 million parlay featuring a futures wager on the Green Bay Packers to win the NFC North. The bettor, who spoke with Sports Handle exclusively on the condition of anonymity, said the company froze his account on Oct. Messenger betting, while difficult to enforce, occurs when an out-of-state bettor transmits information through a proxy, instructing the proxy to place a wager in another jurisdiction, typically one with legalized gambling. The dispute could also shed light on whether major sportsbooks are operating in a gray area by condoning a practice that may run afoul of numerous federal and state laws. sports betting industry, while calling into question how often top sportsbooks engage in selective enforcement regarding the practice of messenger betting. The patron dispute carries widespread ramifications for the emerging U.S. A Florida bettor who placed a highly publicized $3 million parlay wager is considering legal action against DraftKings after the company froze the customer’s New Jersey mobile sports betting account late last month, Sports Handle has learned.
