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Reporter tests DraftKings by pretending to be problem gambler
Original: WATCH: Reporter Jake Pearson had an idea: Ask ProPublica editors for $$$, mimic the patterns of a problem gambler on Dra
ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson ran an experiment: with his editors' approval, he asked for money and mimicked the behaviour of a problem gambler on DraftKings to see whether the betting app would intervene or encourage him. He says he was surprised by how little pushback he received as his simulated betting spiralled, raising fresh questions about how gambling platforms handle signs of addiction.
Why now: The findings renew scrutiny of sports betting apps' responsibility for problem gambling.
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- WATCH: Reporter Jake Pearson had an idea: Ask ProPublica editors for $$$, mimic the patterns of a problem gambler on DraftKings and see if the app would encourage his recklessness. What he didn’t expect was how little pushback he’d get as he spiraled. https://www.… · ProPublica@newsie.social · 11
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