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.