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Betting apps face allegations of fueling addictive behavior, putting gambling addicts at higher risk

CBS News · September 21, 2026 at 1:27 PM

Betting apps are being accused of fueling addictive behavior, especially for vulnerable gamblers.

Alex Klavens, a data journalist for The New York Times, interviewed former DraftKings employees who claim the platform may have been targeting addicts.

He joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss his findings.

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Betting apps face allegations of fueling addictive behavior, putting gambling addicts at higher risk

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