DraftKings Sportsbook has removed a 9/11-themed 'Never Forget' promotional parlay from its platform amid significant pushback.
DraftKings Sportsbook has removed a 9/11-themed"Never Forget" promotional parlay from its platform amid significant pushback.
The parlay allowed users to bet on three New York teams—the Mets, Yankees and Jets—to win on Monday, the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks. It was available on the sportsbook for several hours and featured the tagline,"Bet these New York teams to win tonight on 9/11." The bet made its way to X, formerlyThe promotion has since been taken down and DraftKings has apologized for the parlay.
"We sincerely apologize for the featured parlay that was shared briefly in commemoration of 9/11," a DraftKings spokesperson said in a statement shared withthat has also been posted on social media."We respect the significance of this day for our country and especially for the families of those who were directly affected."
A DraftKings Sportsbook ad before an NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Edmonton Oilers at Bridgestone Arena on December 13, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee.Not long after the bet surfaced on social media, DraftKings and CEO Jason Robins were subject to criticism for what many users saw as an insensitive promotion. Many users were stunned that the sportsbook used a tragedy as a way to promote its brand.
Parlays are a popular type of betting play consisting of multiple criteria that are all required for a bet to pay out. Sports bettors often stack the bets because of the increased payout.
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