Jake Pearson
Observable, documented attributes only. We do not speculate about motives, private beliefs, or personality — patterns are shown with evidence.
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Bio
Jake Pearson is a journalist who has written for ProPublica, covering topics such as regulation, online sports betting, consumer protection, and addiction.
Professional background
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Disclosed affiliations
ProPublica
Sourcing patterns
Evidence primarily from TIER1_PRIMARY sources; 27 primary sources cited in the analyzed articles.
Reporting vs. opinion history
Predominantly reporting; 18 factual claims identified, with 1 unverified claim and 2 mostly supported claims, indicating a focus on factual reporting rather than opinion.
Corrections / retractions
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Indexed articles
- I Deliberately Bet Like a Problem Gambler. DraftKings Made Me a VIP.
Sep 26, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT