The sports betting community took notice of a recent job posting on the freelance job site Upwork that asked for a graphic artist to fabricate FanDuel betting slips.
The post would merely explain that the lie was used for "marketing and production presentation." It is thought that fake betting slips are frequently used to advertise picks and deceive social media followers of betting influencers.
A client from Ontario, Canada, submitted the job, "Graphic Artist Needed to Replicate Sportsbook Ticket Design (Long-Term Opportunity)." With an anticipated lifespan of one to three months and the possibility of long-term employment, it offered $15 to $30 per hour for up to thirty hours of remote labor per week.
"I’m looking for a skilled graphic artist who can … deliver ticket replicas that are indistinguishable from the real thing, but with modified numbers as directed,” the post read.
It is still visible on Upwork even though it was listed as "no longer available" within a day of posting.
Industry Reaction
On September 16, Eric Pauly, a co-founder of BetSmart, a sports betting analytics firm, posted a link to the listing on his X account (@slimeaction). He claimed that a friend told him about it. Concerned netizens responded to Pauly's post right away.
“Way too many scammers in this space,” commented @DataBasedBets. “This is insane. Could never imagine doing such a thing.”
“I hope someone is applying and hopefully will find the person on the backend of this,” added @TheFav_orite.
Additionally, Pauly reported an even more dubious job posting from the same Upwork client. In order to place FanDuel bets on behalf of the customer, that listing was looking for a freelancer in the United States. The work, which paid between $100 and $250 each week, required creating "unique home runs and first basket" parlays utilizing the client's data.
It's crucial to remember that many US states where sports betting is permitted forbid proxy betting, or making bets on behalf of another person. Account bans or legal repercussions may follow violations of these regulations.
The event brings to light persistent worries about dishonest business practices in the sports betting industry.
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