DraftKings pulls the "Never Forget" parlay

[JackStraw77]

Don't know who thought of creating this insensitive bet but it has been removed.

There have been some rather poor references to 9/11 in sports over the years, from on-air comments to ill-advised tributes and promotions. The latest to take some criticism is from DraftKings. Several Twitter users posted images from Sunday night to Monday morning of a since-removed DraftKings “Never Forget” parlay featuring New York teams playing on 9/11.

Update: DraftKings has since apologized. Here’s a statement they sent to Michael Silverman of The Boston Globe:

“We sincerely apologize for the featured parlay that was shared briefly in commemoration of 9/11. We respect the significance of this day for our country and especially for the familys of those who were directly affected.”

DraftKings blasted for 'Never Forget' 9/11 parlay, apologizes

Several Twitter users posted different screenshots of a 9/11 "Never Forget" parlay on DraftKings before that was pulled.

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[Willie99]

Wow, what a marketing blunder. And whoever thought of that probably paid $ 250,000 for an education too

 

[crudebar]

Who cares. My question is---was the bet a plus ev? If so I am sure it was caped at a $25 max. Haha. We might "never forget" but doesn't mean we are going to have it effect our bottom line....

 

[REDEYE]

maybe that freak on the Bud Light can got involved with the DK promotion.

 

[PatsFan1283]

Who cares. My question is---was the bet a plus ev? If so I am sure it was caped at a $25 max. Haha. We might "never forget" but doesn't mean we are going to have it effect our bottom line....

it was +EV, paid out 911 instead of 650