Judge Allows DraftKings to Use NCAA Terms for Now

A federal judge has declined to grant the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) a temporary restraining order against DraftKings, allowing the sportsbook to continue using well-known tournament-related terms during the ongoing college basketball season. The case, filed in the Southern District of Indiana, centers on trademark infringement claims brought by the NCAA. The organization sought to prevent DraftKings from using phrases such as “March Madness,”“Final Four,” “Elite Eight,” and “Sweet Sixteen,” arguing that their use in betting promotions could mislead consumers into believing there […] The post Judge Allows DraftKings to Use NCAA Terms for Now appeared first on World Casino News.

Mar 27, 2026 - 10:15
Judge Allows DraftKings to Use NCAA Terms for Now

A federal judge has declined to grant the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) a temporary restraining order against DraftKings, allowing the sportsbook to continue using well-known tournament-related terms during the ongoing college basketball season. The case, filed in the Southern District of Indiana, centers on trademark infringement claims brought by the NCAA. The organization sought to prevent DraftKings from using phrases such as “March Madness,”“Final Four,” “Elite Eight,” and “Sweet Sixteen,” arguing that their use in betting promotions could mislead consumers into believing there […]

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