Job Post Sought Graphic Designer to Fake FanDuel Betting Slips

• A recent job posting was seeking a graphic designer to fake FanDuel betting slips
•  Fake betting slips are often used by online influencers to make them look like winning bettors

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 explaining the deception’s purpose as being for “marketing and production presentation.” 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.

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.