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investigative-journalism2 days ago•15 min saved

ProPublica Reporter’s 10-Week DraftKings Experiment Exposes Flaws in Online Gambling Safeguards

ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson spent 10 weeks mimicking problem gambling behavior on DraftKings, depositing over $21,600 and losing significant sums. Despite triggering multiple red flags, the platform’s responsible gaming tools failed to intervene effectively, instead rewarding his activity with VIP status and increased deposit incentives. The investigation highlights a conflict between profit-driven design and consumer safety, prompting calls for stricter regulatory oversight.

via ProPublica|

#consumer-protection #draftkings #investigative-journalism

technology13 days ago•77 min saved

DraftKings Rewards Problem Gamblers with VIP Status Despite Responsible Gaming Prompts

ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson spent 10 weeks mimicking problem gambling behaviors on DraftKings, losing $12,500. Despite triggering multiple responsible gaming alerts, the company invited him to its VIP program within 30 minutes of a major loss. The investigation highlights a conflict between profit-driven AI targeting and consumer protection, with DraftKings defending its tools while critics argue the design prioritizes engagement over safety.

via ProPublica|

#ai-targeting #consumer-protection #draftkings

sports17 days ago•3 min saved

Dart, Likely Lead McClure’s Week 2 MNF DFS for Rams-Giants

SportsLine DFS pro Mike McClure shares his top Week 2 Monday Night Football lineups for Giants vs. Rams, emphasizing quarterback Jaxson Dart stacked with tight end Isaiah Likely; Puka Nacua is inactive, and McClure teases a massive-value pick that could swing tournaments, with full lineup details available to members.

via SportsLine|

#dfs #draftkings #fanduel

gambling18 days ago•6 min saved

Profiting on Pain: How Gambling Apps Target Losers, NYT Investigates

A Defector wrap of The New York Times’ probe into DraftKings showing alleged use of predictive models to identify bettors likely to lose and push promos, while resisting safeguards for problem gamblers; CBS reports on FanDuel echo similar concerns. Despite executives framing gambling as entertainment, the piece highlights how online casino revenue and targeted incentives can exacerbate isolation and addiction.

via Defector|

#data-analytics #draftkings #fanduel

business19 days ago•9 min saved

Dopamine, VIP perks and lawsuits: the addictiveness debate in sports betting apps

A CBS News investigation reports that major sports-betting apps FanDuel and DraftKings use aggressive engagement tactics, VIP perks, and precise data tracking to keep users betting, while new lawsuits argue the platforms are designed to be addictive. Online wagering has surged to about $167 billion wagered last year, with studies linking expanded legalized betting to higher bankruptcies and problem-gambling indicators (8% of American adults). FanDuel says it has invested $158 million in responsible gaming and removed thousands of accounts, and DraftKings touts a Chief Responsible Gaming Officer and tools to help bettors set limits. The piece also follows stories of VIP treatment that kept some bettors deeply engaged and recovering addicts who say the apps are predatory, underscoring calls for stronger safeguards and support resources.}

via CBS News|

#business #draftkings #fan-duel

fantasy-sports27 days ago•1 min saved

DFS Week 1 Main Slate: Cash Core Picks and Under-Owned GPP Gems

This DFS preview breaks down the Week 1 DraftKings/FanDuel main slate into Top Plays for cash lineups and Tournament Plays for GPPs, highlighting high-upside, low-downside options and under-owned stacks, with projections and real-time updates via their Discord channel; credits to Graham Barfield and Jake Tribbey.

via Fantasy Points|

#dfs #draftkings #fanduel

sports-golf2 months ago•3 min saved

3M Open Sleeper Picks Spotlight: Moore, Kuchar, Van Rooyen

Rob Bolton’s sleeper picks for the 3M Open spotlight Taylor Moore, whose aggressive play and top first-round scoring make him a standout; Matt Kuchar, on a string of solid finishes, offers value at favorable odds; and Erik van Rooyen, returning to Twin Cities with recent top-40s, looks to surge, with all odds sourced from DraftKings.

via PGA Tour|

#3m-open #draftkings #golf

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Meta eyes a point-based prediction market app named Arena

Meta is reportedly developing a prediction markets app called Arena that would use a video-game–style points system instead of real money and would leverage Facebook/Instagram users to recruit traders; CNBC-confirmed plans follow The New York Times’ report, and DraftKings and Flutter Entertainment shares fell after the news, with Robinhood also slipping as Meta declined to comment.

via CNBC|

#arena #draftkings #mark-zuckerberg

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

WVU Reaches Omaha as Mountaineers Climb in College World Series Odds

West Virginia earned its first-ever College World Series berth with dominant super regional wins over Cal Poly, then landed the fourth-best title odds ( +700 ) among 13 remaining teams behind Texas, Georgia and North Carolina. They open against Troy in Omaha and would face a double-elimination path where they’d need to be beaten twice to exit, with the bracket likely shaping a favorable route if they advance. Odds have climbed from +5500 pre-tournament to +1000 after the regional win and to +700 after the super regional sweep.

via Sports Illustrated|

#baseball #college-world-series #draftkings

business4 months ago•16 min saved

DraftKings closes Wrigley Field retail sportsbook, bets shift online

DraftKings is shutting down its two-year-old retail sportsbook at Wrigley Field due to Illinois' high taxes, ending in-person betting there on May 31 while online wagering remains available statewide; existing bets can be redeemed through June 30 or by mail. The venue will become a DraftKings sports bar connected to the ballpark, with a small number of retail staff laid off, and the Cubs partnership continuing.

via Chicago Tribune|

#business #draftkings #illinois-taxes

sports6 months ago•12 min saved

Judge Denies NCAA Bid to Halt DraftKings’ ‘March Madness’ Branding

A federal judge denied the NCAA’s request for a restraining order to block DraftKings from using the 'March Madness' branding, allowing the sportsbook to continue promotions tied to the NCAA tournament as disputes over licensing move forward.

via AP News|

#draftkings #legal #march-madness

sports6 months ago•22 min saved

NCAA Sues DraftKings Over March Madness Branding Ahead of Final Four

The NCAA filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against DraftKings Sportsbook over using March Madness–related terms (such as “March Madness,” “Sweet Sixteen,” and “Final Four”) to promote betting, arguing the language could mislead fans into thinking the NCAA endorses DraftKings. The NCAA is seeking an emergency restraining order and a quick court ruling before the Final Four, while DraftKings may contest the claims and argue it has no official affiliation with the NCAA.

via OutKick|

#draftkings #lawsuit #march-madness

sports8 months ago•2 min saved

DraftKings explains Patriots’ surprising 4.5-point Super Bowl spread

DraftKings’ Johnny Avello says the Patriots are 4.5-point underdogs largely due to a liability on New England and slower-than-ideal odds adjustments; the book opened Seattle -3.5 to balance action but now faces potential losses if the Patriots win, with NE’s moneyline at +190 and Nevada books rarely losing on the Super Bowl.

via NESN|

#draftkings #liability #line-movement

sports9 months ago•19 min saved

NFL Wild Card Weekend: Key Matchups, Predictions, and Player Highlights

The article offers strategic advice for building DraftKings DFS lineups for NFL Wild Card games, emphasizing narrative-based lineup construction, analyzing key matchups like Bills-Jaguars and Eagles-49ers, and suggesting specific players to target or avoid based on game scripts and team tendencies.

via NBC Sports|

#dfs-lineups #draftkings #fantasy-football

business9 months ago•2 min saved

DraftKings Expands into CFTC-Approved Prediction Markets Across 38 States

The prediction markets industry is rapidly expanding in the U.S., with major sportsbooks like DraftKings launching prediction market apps, sparking conflicts with land-based casinos and regulators. These markets are integrating into various platforms, potentially challenging traditional sportsbooks by offering alternative betting options, while facing legal and regulatory hurdles.

via Axios|

#business #draftkings #gambling