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I Deliberately Bet Like a Problem Gambler. DraftKings Made Me a VIP.
A ProPublica investigation reports that a journalist who deliberately bet like a problem gambler was nonetheless courted as a VIP customer by DraftKings. The piece describes how the company's 'responsible gaming' tools and prompts failed to outweigh the incentives and product design that encouraged continued betting. Posts sharing the story highlight concerns that sports betting operators profit from heavy gamblers while marketing themselves as promoting safe play.
Why now: Fresh ProPublica investigative reporting alleging that DraftKings' responsible gambling safeguards failed a simulated problem gambler is being widely shared.
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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.