Fact check
“DraftKings’ VIP program has tiers: bronze, silver, gold, diamond, and Onyx.”
Reasoning
The ProPublica article explicitly states that DraftKings' VIP loyalty program includes the tiers bronze, silver, gold, diamond, and Onyx. This matches the claim word‑for‑word, providing clear corroboration.
On confidence: The claim is directly confirmed by a primary source article from ProPublica that lists the exact tier names in DraftKings' VIP program.
Important context
The source is a journalistic investigation that includes first‑hand experience with the DraftKings VIP program, making it a reliable primary source for the program's structure.
Evidence
Supporting (1)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceI Posed as a Problem Gambler. DraftKings Made Me a VIP. — ProPublica
the VIP loyalty program, I was floored to see the incentive structure laid out so plainly: The more I spent on long-odds wagers, the quicker I’d accumulate the credits I needed to advance from tier to tier — from bronze, to silver, to…
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single article; no additional independent sources were provided to confirm the tier list, though the article itself is sufficient for verification of the specific claim.
- 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