Fact check
“The author had previously lost about $12,500 in total on DraftKings.”
Reasoning
The evidence excerpt from the ProPublica article states, "To date I’d blown about $12,500 in total on DraftKings," which matches the claim that the author had previously lost about $12,500 on DraftKings.
On confidence: The claim is directly corroborated by the provided excerpt.
Important context
The statement is a personal account from the author within a reputable investigative piece, indicating a self‑reported total loss.
Evidence
Supporting (1)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceI Posed as a Problem Gambler. DraftKings Made Me a VIP. — ProPublica
more bets. Now, I was in the grips of yet another binge. And as I approached $4,500 in losses in 24 hours, transferring money from my bank directly into my DraftKings account, the company seemed to clock the problem, sending me an in-app…
Limitations
The evidence is limited to the author's self‑report; no external financial records are provided to independently verify the amount.
- Last verified:
- Sep 27, 2026, 4:19 AM CDT
- Pipeline:
- 2.1.0
- Claim type:
- Factual
Where this claim appeared
I Deliberately Bet Like a Problem Gambler. DraftKings Made Me a VIP.ProPublica · Jake Pearson