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DraftKings Apologizes for Insensitive Promotion of Sports Betting on 9/11 Anniversary

DraftKings has issued an apology after using the September 11th, 2001 terror attacks to promote betting on baseball and football games on the anniversary of the tragedy. The promotion was met with an outcry on social media and was subsequently removed. The incident has highlighted the need for companies to be mindful of the potential sensitivities of their promotions and to ensure that they are not exploiting tragic events for commercial gain.