At DraftKings, AI Targets the Gamblers Likeliest to Lose
- Posted on September 19, 2026
- Draftkings Inc
- By The New York Times
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- 1 min read
DraftKings leverages advanced data science and artificial intelligence to identify and target players with higher loss probabilities, strategically deploying personalized betting incentives to maximize engagement. However, the company has notably avoided implementing comparable algorithmic safeguards to identify and protect vulnerable users showing signs of problematic gambling behaviors. This approach highlights the tension between profit optimization and responsible gaming practices in the modern sports betting industry.
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At DraftKings, AI Targets the Gamblers Likeliest to Lose
Data science helps determine who receives betting incentives, but the company has resisted using similar technology to protect gamblers at risk of addiction. continue reading...
