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Reviewed and published by trentmaziarz, June 30, 2026. Discovered and drafted by our automated research pipeline.
DraftKings uses machine learning models and generative AI to personalize what bets, promotions, and content each user sees in its app, with approximately 70% of promotional spending decisions made by AI models as of early 2026.
Details
DraftKings' co-founder Paul Liberman confirmed the company uses machine learning for ad targeting across Facebook and other channels, as well as direct mail. Citizens investment bank analyst Jordan Bender reported in early 2026 that 70% of DraftKings' promotional spending decisions are determined by AI, with that share expected to increase. DraftKings CTO Zach Maybury cited 'improving discovery and personalization' as a core AI use at the company's 2026 investor day. The company also uses generative AI-enabled marketing techniques to tailor messages, segment customers, and maximize response rates, as confirmed by consulting firm AlixPartners.
Products affected
DraftKings SportsbookDraftKings iGamingDraftKings app
Sources & Evidence
News Article
Cite this record
Trace Foundation. (2026). DraftKings: DraftKings uses machine learning models and generative AI to personalize what bets, promotions, and content each user sees in its app, with approximately 70% of promotional spending decisions made by AI models as of early 2026 (data as of 2026-06-30) [Data set record]. AI Trace. https://www.aitrace.org/r/practice/1e5d6ed2-b6c0-4b68-8ff1-09038a69d04b. Accessed October 5, 2026.
- Stable link
- https://www.aitrace.org/r/practice/1e5d6ed2-b6c0-4b68-8ff1-09038a69d04b
- Data as of
- June 30, 2026
- Last verified
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Other practices by DraftKings
Customer SvcDraftKings uses AI-powered chatbots to handle customer support inquiries and automates internal processes such as requests for proposals (RFPs) and drafting preliminary legal opinions.Data AnalysisDraftKings uses machine learning models to price its odds feeds and calculate correlations between outcomes in same-game parlays, enabling the sportsbook to set and update betting lines in real time.Creative GenDraftKings tested generative AI for producing marketing copy and generating or manipulating images for advertising campaigns, as confirmed by company leadership in early 2024.
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