[Blazers03]

I have been permanently banned from FanDuel Sportsbook online because they claim I used a location spoofer.

I have literally only placed one bet, and they agreed to pay me my balance out via check, but I think its ridiculous.

I live in CT. You must be in NJ to play. It is only a 45 minute drive for me.

On Friday Jan 25th I drove down to Montvale, and tried to place a wager. I was never able to, as the entire time I kept getting "location error". After hours of troubleshooting with support, they informed me that I had a spoofer on my phone, and that once it was removed, I could bet. I literally factory wiped my phone and still could not place a bet. I decided to just drive back home.

Fast forward to Sunday the 27th. I drove to the same exact place in Montvale. App worked, no issues, and I won my first and only bet.

Now today Tuesday 1/29, I go back to Montvale. Same area, same issue. This time I had my iPad as well and neither device is able to avoid the "location error". After troubleshooting w customer service they inform me that I am banned for using a spoofer. They claim that it was used over 50 times from my device and that my account is permanently banned.

I have never knowingly had any sort of mock location all as they claim, and I'm kind of ticked off by this. I have a vehicle tracker that would show I was in New Jersey and my cellphone GPS would prove my story (if that info was accessible).

Not the end of the world because the Meadowlands is only another 30 minutes, but I think this is bullshit.

[cincinnatikid513]

1st post ehh u work for tfard sgnik or something

[Hman]

This is the EXACTLY why the Dept Of Justice wants to eliminate online wagering and limit it to only brick & mortar sports books.

The concern of legal states being able to offer services to neighboring states who aren't legal was brought up months ago.

[jjgold]

Strange story

Must be a little more to it

[USCPHILLYGUY]

I have noticed at times when I’m on my iPad and not on a WiFi network I get the same location error message. Do you have your LOCATION SERVICES TURNED ON when using their app?

[VegasStacker34]

Has happened to me when I’m in Vegas. Try to make a bet on the app and it thinks I’m out of state. Has happened to my friends too that I send plays too. The mobile apps are probably done after the overturning of the wire act decision. See you in the books.

[thechaoz]

Strange story

Must be a little more to it

JJ I'm in NJ and this happens all the time to me.

Bet stars, all the big sites.

I'm sitting near the capital but on WiFi or data it does this. I'm on Verizon with a note 9.

It's a pain in the ass

[Optional]

JJ I'm in NJ and this happens all the time to me.

Bet stars, all the big sites.

I'm sitting near the capital but on WiFi or data it does this. I'm on Verizon with a note 9.

It's a pain in the ass

Can you bet on Wifi or just browse the site?

I would have thought apps had to be data connection only and wifi disabled to bet, otherwise anyone could connect to the device via wifi and use it from anywhere to bet.

[jjgold]

its why offshore will never go away

It is just too easy to bet

Legal books cannot master location services

[Blazers03]

They claim I used a mock location app over 52 times. Wont PayPal me, forced me to take my cash out via check.

I use a Galaxy Note 9 on Verizon as well. I tried wifi several ways, (i.e. Spectrum Hotspot , Starbucks, Dunkin etc.) and it literally worked once. Of course I tried cellular as well. No difference.

[Blazers03]

My gut feeling is because I signed into my account in CT to view lines that it put a block on my account, so that when I went to NJ to place the bet , it was never gunna let me sign in.

[Optional]

My gut feeling is because I signed into my account in CT to view lines that it put a block on my account, so that when I went to NJ to place the bet , it was never gunna let me sign in.

Pretty sure they announced you can view, deposit and withdraw from anywhere.

Anyone confirm that?

[mdunlap3]

Never messed w the daily fantasy stuff, I’ll stick to the old fashioned betting lol.

[Hman]

its why offshore will never go away

It is just too easy to bet

Legal books cannot master location services

Yes bingo

[jjgold]

The books in NJ are so super safe with location services they will always defer to not in NJ if something in question and not allowed to place a wager

[sweep]

I have been permanently banned from FanDuel Sportsbook online because they claim I used a location spoofer.

I have literally only placed one bet, and they agreed to pay me my balance out via check, but I think its ridiculous.

I live in CT. You must be in NJ to play. It is only a 45 minute drive for me.

On Friday Jan 25th I drove down to Montvale, and tried to place a wager. I was never able to, as the entire time I kept getting "location error". After hours of troubleshooting with support, they informed me that I had a spoofer on my phone, and that once it was removed, I could bet. I literally factory wiped my phone and still could not place a bet. I decided to just drive back home.

Fast forward to Sunday the 27th. I drove to the same exact place in Montvale. App worked, no issues, and I won my first and only bet.

Now today Tuesday 1/29, I go back to Montvale. Same area, same issue. This time I had my iPad as well and neither device is able to avoid the "location error". After troubleshooting w customer service they inform me that I am banned for using a spoofer. They claim that it was used over 50 times from my device and that my account is permanently banned.

I have never knowingly had any sort of mock location all as they claim, and I'm kind of ticked off by this. I have a vehicle tracker that would show I was in New Jersey and my cellphone GPS would prove my story (if that info was accessible).

Not the end of the world because the Meadowlands is only another 30 minutes, but I think this is bullshit.

i stand corrected, 50mins from Stamford with no traffic, my mistake

[sweep]

maybe hour and a half and that would land u on the state line, try another nj website. Some have better geo-location services than others. At least they agreed to pay you out

[big joe 1212]

Why drive 45 minutes to place a bet? That’s 1.5 hours of driving to make a sports wager. Why not just bet offshore?

[jjgold]

Why drive 45 minutes to place a bet? That’s 1.5 hours of driving to make a sports wager. Why not just bet offshore?

yes silly...$17 in gas too

[sweep]

i think fanduel was the one that just got popped for taking action on NJ college games, they are prob under a microscope now and taking no chances. Shit book here anyway, try playmgm

[littlekona]

if it is like the DFS site of fandual you must be a resident of NJ or state that allows. I have read similar on the rotogrinders forum years back where they froze accounts. I know that their partner that I still use dradt kings will not even let me log on if my site location is turned off

[rock01]

Fanduel is a straight shit book ...... I’m will never ever play there again that’s just me and I live 15 minutes from Fanduel

[Crusherrr]

Never messed w the daily fantasy stuff, I’ll stick to the old fashioned betting lol.

Fanduel is a Sportsbook too. He is talking about betting on Fanduel not fantasy

[jjgold]

offshore keeps laughing

[magpie878]

I've in NJ and have used three apps so far.. DraftKings (primary), FanDuel (was secondary, haven't used in a long time), and SugarHouse when they opened for the promo.

All three give location errors all the time, though they usually correct themselves on the next try or two. I'm very often on Wi-Fi, too, which they recommend for better tracking.

As a side note, when betting with DK, it's strange how many times I try and place a bet only to get a "communication error" message, and MANY times it's happened when I needed it placed that second for a live bet. Yes, sometimes it happens randomly, but it's almost more-than-a-coincidence how it just so happens to pop up at a very good opportunity.

And I think someone asked about this, but with DK I can open the app at work (in PA) and view lines, my bets, etc etc and I *think* can deposit/withdraw, just no betting allowed.

[Hman]

Fanduel is a straight shit book ...... I’m will never ever play there again that’s just me and I live 15 minutes from Fanduel

Fantasy rookies dabbling in the sports betting business after years of telling the world they want no affiliation with it.

Hypocritical organization

[sweep]

i can throw a rock from my house in NJ and hit PA, never once had a location problem.

[jjgold]

Las Vegas rarely ever had issues with location software when I was there as far as apps


New Jersey can’t seem to figure it out

[Sam Odom]

Public Hotspots (like Starbucks) can actually be in another state

In Vegas best to not use 'local' hotspots so probably the same in NJ

[lonegambler23]

fade the blazer heavy

[Shifty]

That sucks. They definitely have issues with their location check. When connected to a public wi-fi (bar/restaurant) with my phone anywhere in NJ I get the location error with the Fanduel app. Turn off wi-fi and use cellular data, no problem. I showed the location error to the cs rep at Meadowlands when using their wi-fi. Not at all helpful. They just told me to turn off wi-fi.

[Blazers03]

I already play offshore which is what I'll do moving forward. I am pleased they are willing to pay me out without any hassle.

FanDuel just refused to listen to reason. I could have shown up with the app at the Meadowlands and they still would have denied I was in Jersey.

Their customer service at times is also impossible to reach. Live chat has limitations, and there are times when you can call and not get anybody to pick up for hours.

[Shifty]

Yes, their customer service really sucks.

[magpie878]

Many times, my WiFi problems are at home. Should be no reason for that.

[Ro0k]

I live in NJ.

I can place bets at Fanduel on my phone with location turned on.

I cannot place bets on my tablet in my house over wifi with location turned on.

Also can't place a bet from my PC connected via ethernet with geo-comply installed.

Ridiculous.