Cory Wilson+FollowDraftKings’ $934K blunder shakes up Mass. sports bettingMassachusetts just sent a clear message to sports betting companies: mistakes are on you, not the players. After a local bettor cashed in big on a DraftKings glitch during the MLB playoffs, regulators ordered the company to pay out nearly $1 million—despite DraftKings’ protests. The commission didn’t buy the argument that the player acted unethically, instead putting the blame squarely on DraftKings’ own system errors. This decision could set a new standard for how betting companies handle their tech slip-ups. How do you feel about the house being held accountable for its own mistakes? #News #DraftKings #SportsBetting00Share
William Bray+FollowDraftKings Shakes Up Sports BettingDraftKings just dropped its own prediction market, letting you bet on sports outcomes—even in states where regular sports betting is a no-go. Instead of the usual sportsbook rules, this is more like a stock market for your sports hunches. You can’t parlay bets (yet), but you can get in on the action in 38 states, including Texas and California. Casinos are not happy, and the industry is buzzing about how big this could get! #News #DraftKings #SportsBetting00Share
Jennifer Mckenzie+FollowDraftKings & Coinbase Shake Up Prediction MarketsPrediction markets just got a major glow-up! DraftKings dropped a new app, Coinbase teamed up with Kalshi, and Robinhood’s joining the party too. But it’s not all smooth sailing—regulators are watching closely, and lawsuits are flying everywhere. DraftKings says their secret sauce is playing nice with regulators and sports leagues, while others are still figuring it out. The prediction game is heating up, and it’s anyone’s guess who’ll come out on top! #News #DraftKings #Coinbase00Share
jeffreyhester+FollowThanksgiving NFL: DraftKings’ $2M TD ChallengeDraftKings is making Thanksgiving football even spicier with their King of the End Zone promo—$2 million in bonus bets up for grabs! Just pick an anytime TD scorer in the Thanksgiving NFL games. If your player scores the longest TD of the day, you split the pot with everyone who picked them. Will you play it safe with favorites like Jahmyr Gibbs or go big with a long shot like Charlie Jones? This could make your turkey day legendary! #News #ThanksgivingFootball #DraftKings00Share
William Bray+FollowDraftKings’ $1M mistake has bettors talkingDraftKings is on the hook for nearly $1 million after a rare glitch let a Massachusetts bettor cash in big during the 2025 ALCS. Because of a system error, the bettor stacked risky parlays on Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes, who ended up exceeding every hit threshold. Regulators ruled that DraftKings’ own tech slip—not the player’s strategy—was to blame, so the payouts stand. This decision is making waves in the sports betting world. Should sportsbooks always honor bets when their own errors are at fault, or is there a line? Curious to hear what everyone thinks! #News #DraftKings #SportsBetting00Share
jeffreyhester+FollowDraftKings’ $1M Oops: One Lucky Bettor Cashes InImagine waking up to find out your $13k in bets just turned into nearly $1 million—all because of a DraftKings glitch! One sharp bettor spotted a system error during the ALCS and placed 27 wild wagers. DraftKings tried to void the payout, but the Massachusetts Gaming Commission said nope. Moral of the story: sometimes the house really does lose, but don’t feel too bad—DraftKings still made $4.77 billion last year! #News #DraftKings #SportsBetting10Share
