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DraftKings Made a Deliberate Problem Gambler a VIP
Original: I Deliberately Bet Like a Problem Gambler. DraftKings Made Me a VIP.
A ProPublica investigation reports that a reporter who intentionally bet like a problem gambler was rewarded by DraftKings with VIP status, despite the company's public emphasis on 'responsible gaming' tools. The report argues that incentives and product design pushed continued betting, outweighing safety prompts, amid growing public health concerns over online sports gambling in the United States.
Why now: The investigation lands amid rising scrutiny of US sports betting operators and their responsible gambling practices.
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Evidence
- I Deliberately Bet Like a Problem Gambler. DraftKings Made Me a VIP. · ProPublica
Amid growing public health concerns, operators like DraftKings have touted “responsible gaming” tools and prompts. But as I went off the deep end, I found they were no match for the incentives and product design pushing me to keep going.