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DraftKings says it sent Miles McBride video to a customer

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DraftKings told US lawmakers it had sent one personalised Cameo video from New York Knicks guard Miles McBride to a customer, describing it as an isolated case. Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representatives Paul Tonko and Valerie Foushee have sought information from sportsbooks and prediction-market firms about VIP targeting and the use of athletes and celebrities.

The inquiry puts sportsbook VIP targeting and athlete-led customer messages under congressional scrutiny.

End-of-day close Caesars Entertainment (CZR), 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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New York sportsbooks report $63.3m in revenue on $615.1m handle

New York’s eight online sportsbooks generated $63.3 million in gross revenue from $615.1 million in wagers in the week ending 18 October, the New York State Gaming Commission reported. The 10.3% hold was the highest since the week ending 16 August, while revenue rose 21.4% week on week.

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