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DraftKings rejects allegations of AI targeting losing gamblers in congressional letter

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DraftKings denied allegations that it used AI to target losing gamblers with perks and VIP treatment in a letter to three Democratic members of Congress last week. The company said its AI tailors offers by sport preference or wagering range, and estimated that 80–90% of offers are available site-wide rather than individually targeted.

The response addresses congressional scrutiny of DraftKings’ use of customer data and its marketing restrictions.

End-of-day close DraftKings (DKNG), USD, to 11 November 2026
Story date28 September 202611 November 2026

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DraftKings NASDAQ: DKNG

Quarter ended 30 September 2026

Revenue
USD 1.33bn10-Q filing 0001883685-26-000041
Operating income
−USD 493.1m10-Q filing 0001883685-26-000041

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Blumenthal questions FanDuel over personalised celebrity videos sent to VIP customers

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