Job Post Sought Graphic Designer to Fake FanDuel Betting Slips
Posted on: September 29, 2025, 06:15h.
Last updated on: September 28, 2025, 02:54h.
A recent posting on the freelance job platform Upwork raised eyebrows across the sports betting community for seeking a graphic artist to forge FanDuel betting slips.
The post would only go as far as far as explaining the deception’s purpose as for “marketing and production presentation.” However, fake betting slips are believed to be commonly used to promote picks and mislead followers of betting influencers on social media.
The listing, titled “Graphic Artist Needed to Replicate Sportsbook Ticket Design (Long-Term Opportunity),” was posted by a client based in Ontario, Canada. It offered $15–$30 per hour for up to 30 hours of remote work per week, with a projected duration of 1-3 months and potential for long-term employment.
“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.
While it was marked “no longer available” within a day of posting, it remains visible on Upwork.
Industry Backlash
Eric Pauly, co-founder of the sports betting analytics platform BetSmart, linked to the listing on his X account (@slimeaction) on September 16. He said he was alerted to it by a friend. Pauly’s post quickly drew reactions from concerned users.
“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.
Pauly also reported a previous job listing from the same Upwork client that was even shadier. That listing sought a US-based freelancer to place FanDuel bets on the client’s behalf. The task involved using the client’s research to build “unique home runs and first basket” parlays, with pay ranging from $100 to $250 per week.
It’s important to note that proxy betting — placing wagers on behalf of someone else — is prohibited in many of the US jurisdictions where sports betting is legal. Violating these rules can result in account bans or legal consequences.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about deceptive practices in the sports betting space.
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