A developing rivalry between Fanatics and DraftKings has been highlighted by the poaching of a VIP executive, amidst growing concerns over the sports betting industry's practices. Federal lawmakers, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal, are scrutinizing online betting companies for targeting big spenders and VIPs, in light of gambling addiction issues. This scrutiny, intensified during March, Problem Gambling Awareness Month, includes Blumenthal sending letters to eight online gambling companies. Efforts are underway to craft federal restrictions to curtail betting on sports events via smartphones, with institutions like Northeastern’s Public Health Advocacy Institute involved in the process. Betr has taken steps towards responsible gaming by banning credit cards as a deposit method, a move not mirrored by other operators.