DraftKings, the popular sports betting platform, has found itself at the center of confusion after an email about a golf tournament bonus was sent to a much wider audience than intended, including many who had never used the service.
The email, which referenced bets placed on “this past weekends golf tournament(s),” explained that due to multiple golfers tying for a winning position, bets were settled using “Dead Heat Reduction rules.” It went on to promise recipients a bonus bet equal to their wager amount as a “one-time courtesy.” Here’s a screenshot of the email shared by a Redditor for reference:
However, the message reached far beyond active DraftKings users. Numerous individuals reported receiving the email despite having no current account with the company, with some saying they had deleted their accounts years ago or had never signed up in the first place.
“I have never placed a bet with Draft Kings and I had my account permanently deleted two years ago. I still received this email,” one user posted on Reddit. Another wrote, “I don’t even have an account and I got this email.”
The incident sparked concerns about data retention practices and potential security issues. In fact, some users even thought it was a potential scam. Many users expressed frustration at being unable to access the DraftKings website to investigate further, reporting slow loading times and login difficulties.
Thankfully, without wasting much time, DraftKings issued a brief statement on X: “You may have received an email regarding this past weekend’s golf tournament and the ‘Dead Heat’ rule that was inadvertently sent more broadly than intended. Please disregard that email.”
The company has not provided further details on how the error occurred or the exact scope of the misfire. Some speculate it could be related to a previous data breach, while others suggest it might have been an ill-conceived marketing ploy. Either way, you can rest easy knowing that the email isn’t really a scam and instead is just an unintended error from the company.
Dwayne Cubbins
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