TLDR DraftKings, Crown PA Gaming, and Golden Nugget Online Gaming filed a lawsuit against Philadelphia The suit challenges the city’s Consumer Protection Ordinance (PCPO) passed in 2024 Philadelphia issued a subpoena in April 2026 demanding company records DraftKings says the ordinance conflicts with state gambling and consumer laws The company wants a court to block the city from enforcing the ordinance
DraftKings has taken legal action against the City of Philadelphia. The sportsbook company wants a federal court to stop the city from investigating its gambling operations.
Two other gambling companies joined the lawsuit. Crown PA Gaming LLC and Golden Nugget Online Gaming are listed alongside DraftKings in the complaint.
The dispute centers on a city law called the Consumer Protection Ordinance, or PCPO. Philadelphia passed this law in June 2024.
City officials said the ordinance was meant to stop deceptive business practices. This includes things like misleading financing plans and false advertising.
What Sparked the Lawsuit
The conflict grew after Philadelphia sent DraftKings a subpoena on April 24, 2026. The subpoena asked for a wide range of company records.
City officials requested data on user revenue, advertising campaigns, and promotional offers. They also asked about VIP programs and how the company collects customer data.
The subpoena stated its goal was to find out if DraftKings violated the PCPO. It also warned that any information gathered could be used in a future enforcement action.
DraftKings argues the city has no right to demand this information. The company says Pennsylvania law already covers this area and gives that authority to the state, not the city.
DraftKings’ Legal Argument
DraftKings says the PCPO copies and expands a state law called the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, or UTPCPL. That state law already defines what counts as an