People with gambling disorders
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UK High Court Found Sky Betting & Gaming Unlawfully Used Automated Profiling and Targeted Marketing to Exploit a Recovering Problem Gambler
2017-07-28
In the UK, the High Court found that Sky Betting & Gaming unlawfully used automated profiling and targeted direct marketing to pursue a recovering problem gambler from July 28, 2017 onward without valid consent. Sky reportedly treated him as a high-value customer despite addiction indicators.
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Baltimore Lawsuit Alleged DraftKings and FanDuel Used Machine-Learning-Driven Targeting to Exploit Vulnerable Gamblers
2025-04-03
In Baltimore, the city sued DraftKings and FanDuel, alleging that the companies used predictive modeling with machine-learning algorithms, extensive user data, personalized promotions, push notifications, and VIP programs to identify and exploit vulnerable bettors, including people showing signs of gambling disorder. The complaint alleges these systems were designed to maximize user lifetime value and contributed to financial and public-health harms among Baltimore residents.
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