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Danske Spil updates 2025 key figures on About page

The About page shows updated 2025 statistics: customer care contacts increased from 1,476 to 6,104, phone contacts from 425 to 1,757, total societal contribution from 328 million to 13 billion, and lottery funds from 186 million to 0.8 billion. The description of lottery funds now includes 'natur' (nature) alongside sports, culture, and associations. The main heading 'Der er en grund til, at vi hedder Danske Spil' was removed.

Real App Partners Exclusively with FanDuel for Sportsbook and Prediction Markets

Real App, a social sports app with 1.5 million monthly active users, has named FanDuel its first official and exclusive sportsbook and prediction market partner. The partnership will integrate FanDuel odds and contextual markets directly into Real's live sports experience, allowing members to view odds, engage with betting-related content, and access FanDuel's platform. The integration is set to begin with the 2026 NFL season. FanDuel, a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, aims to connect with the next generation of sports fans through this collaboration. Features will be optional and can be disabled in the Real app settings. FanDuel emphasizes responsible gaming tools and commitments.

• Real App named FanDuel as its first official and exclusive sportsbook and prediction market partner.
• The partnership will integrate FanDuel odds and contextual markets into Real's live sports experience.
• Real App has 1.5 million monthly active users and covers 18 leagues.

FanDuel sent Bryce Harper video to gambler with addiction

FanDuel is being sued after a Philadelphia Inquirer report said Phillies star Bryce Harper recorded a personalized 21-second video message for Terry Thompson, a FanDuel customer who the lawsuit says has a gambling problem. The suit alleges FanDuel used VIP perks and assigned VIP managers to cultivate high‑spending customers; Thompson reportedly wagered $18.5 million with FanDuel since 2020, took out additional mortgages, lost his home to foreclosure and sought psychiatric treatment. The incident spotlights tensions around athlete endorsements, sportsbook marketing practices and the broader relationship between professional sports and gambling platforms.

• FanDuel is being sued for allegedly using VIP perks to deepen customers' gambling addictions.
• Bryce Harper sent a personalized 21-second video message to Terry Thompson, one of two plaintiffs in the lawsuit.
• Terry Thompson has wagered $18.5 million with FanDuel since 2020, according to the lawsuit.