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Reporter tests DraftKings' betting safeguards
Original: Amid public health concerns over online sports betting, major operators like DraftKings say their in-app safeguards can
Amid growing public health concerns over online sports betting, major operators including DraftKings say their in-app safeguards can stop users from spiraling into problem gambling. A ProPublica reporter set out to test that claim firsthand, examining how effectively the operators' tools actually work in practice. The investigation adds to scrutiny of the fast-growing sports betting industry and its responsibility for protecting vulnerable customers.
Why now: A new ProPublica investigation is challenging operators' claims that their in-app tools can prevent gambling addiction.
Evidence
- Amid public health concerns over online sports betting, major operators like DraftKings say their in-app safeguards can prevent users from spiraling out of control. Our reporter decided to find out for himself whether that was true. https://www. propublica.org/article/sports-… · ProPublica@newsie.social · 40
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