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DraftKings uses AI to target losing gamblers with online behavioral advertising

DraftKings employs AI and machine learning on customers' betting records to identify likely losing gamblers and serve them targeted promotions. The practice exemplifies online behavioral advertising that leverages first‑party data to increase gambling losses. EFF argues that such AI‑driven targeting should be banned to protect vulnerable users.

Why it matters: The article highlights how AI‑powered ad targeting by DraftKings amplifies harms to problem gamblers, underscoring privacy and consumer‑protection concerns.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
DraftKings Is Using AI to Supercharge the Harms of Online Behavioral Advertising
EFF updates · primary source · Sep 24, 2026
Details
JurisdictionUnited States (federal)
StatusAnnounced
PublishedSeptember 24, 2026
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsDraftKings
Topicstargeted advertising, profiling, automated decision making, ai governance, privacy
Datapersonal, sensitive