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US gambling giants face scrutiny over VIP programs: ‘Profits take priority over people’

US gambling giants face scrutiny over VIP programs: ‘Profits take priority over people’

Source: The Guardian

Published: Feb, 22 2025 12:00

Sports betting firms claim their programs are ‘not designed’ to enable problem bettors – but advocates are skeptical. Firms at the heart of the US’s sports betting boom have been accused of encouraging gamblers to chase losses by rewarding high spenders with betting credits, bonuses, gifts and even trips.

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