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E315 - Jake Pearson from ProPublica
On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein is joined by Jake Pearson, reporter at Pro Publica, to discuss his 10-week investigation into DraftKings’ responsible gambling practices. Jake explains how he tested sportsbook safeguards by escalating his betting behavior, what the experiment revealed about VIP programs and player protections, and why the industry needs greater transparency and accountability.
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How Jake’s 10-week betting experiment tested DraftKings’ responsible gambling safeguards and led to a VIP invitation after a night of repeated…
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