Wagering App Notification Petition
TINA.org joined the National Consumers League, the Campaign for Fairer Gambling, the National Council on Problem Gambling and the Public Health Advocacy Institute in filing a petition asking the FTC to adopt a rule requiring sports betting and prediction market apps to obtain consumers’ consent before sending marketing push notifications, provide an easy way to opt out of that marketing without losing important account alerts, and disclose the frequency of marketing notifications the app delivers to consumers who provide consent.
Timeline
2026
July 28
The FTC dockets the petition for rulemaking and invites the public to submit written comments concerning the petition by August 27.
July 15
TINA.org joins the National Consumers League and others in filing a petition with the FTC regarding sports betting and prediction market apps’ use of marketing push notifications.
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TINA.org joins petition urging FTC to require consent and opt-out for gambling marketing.