Ana Kasparian on DraftKings gambling promotions
Ana KasparianHost and executive producer, The Young Turks
Kasparian criticized DraftKings' reported AI-targeted promotions as exploiting vulnerable gamblers and called for congressional restrictions.
“It's intentionally preying on people who are vulnerable to this.”
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Are DraftKings' AI-targeted promotions exploiting vulnerable gamblers?
EFF and Senator Richard Blumenthal say DraftKings' alleged use of AI-selected promotions exploits vulnerable gamblers. CEO Jason Robins denies targeting people with gambling problems and says the company uses warnings, limits and account restrictions to protect customers. A proposed class action adds a legal challenge to the dispute.
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Kasparian discussed the DraftKings investigation on The Young Turks. She called for congressional restrictions on promotions directed at vulnerable gamblers.
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She called for congressional restrictions on promotions directed at vulnerable gamblers.
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Ana Kasparian criticizes DraftKings' use of AI-targeted promotions and its handling of vulnerable gamblers.
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