Louisiana Delays DraftKings License Renewal as AI Betting Targeting Draws 3-Lawmaker Probe
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 26
Louisiana Delays DraftKings License Renewal as AI Betting Targeting Draws 3-Lawmaker Probe
1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 26
Summary
Louisiana gambling regulators postponed DraftKings’ routine license renewal to give themselves more time to examine how the company uses AI and customer data.
The delay comes as scrutiny widens over whether online betting operators use machine learning and behavioral records to identify users most likely to keep gambling after receiving promotions.
New York’s attorney general office has contacted former DraftKings employees about the company’s data practices, while the state gaming commission has proposed sharp limits on operators’ AI use.
Three members of Congress also sent letters last week seeking details on online gambling companies’ VIP programs and AI tools, extending pressure beyond state regulators.
The inquiries followed September reporting that DraftKings analyzed customer records to find bettors likely to continue gambling and losing; the company says it does not target customers based on losses or signs of problem gaming.