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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 describes how a reporter who deliberately gambled like someone with a serious problem was nevertheless courted by DraftKings as a VIP customer. Despite the company's advertised responsible gaming tools and warnings, the incentives and product design kept pushing the reporter to bet more. The report comes amid growing public health concerns over online sports betting and scrutiny of how operators handle at-risk gamblers.
Why now: Growing public concern over gambling addiction and how sports betting companies treat at-risk customers.
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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.