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DraftKings is using AI to behaviorally target chronic gamblers

570 points · 432 comments · paimapi

  1. ecshafer · · focus · HN ↗
    Legalizing sports betting and online gambling was such a massive mistake. They are sleazy immoral industries that profit on suffering.
    1. CPLX · · focus · HN ↗
      We didn’t legalize it. These people are criminals.
      1. bunderbunder · · focus · HN ↗
        At least where I live it is explicitly permitted as long as you get government authorization: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;igb.illinois.gov&#x2F;sports-wagering&#x2F;sports-authorized-operating-sportsbooks.html" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;igb.illinois.gov&#x2F;sports-wagering&#x2F;sports-authorized-o...
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