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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 intentionally bet like a problem gambler on DraftKings, and the sportsbook rewarded him with VIP status. He found that the company's 'responsible gaming' tools and warnings were easily outweighed by the incentives, promotions and product design that encouraged him to keep wagering. The report lands amid growing public health concerns over online sports betting in the United States.
Why now: Growing public concern about online sports betting addiction and whether operators' responsible gaming measures are effective.
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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.