ESPN Researcher Wins $1 Million in DraftKings Best Ball Contest
A source says the preseason, no-moves format kept him within ESPN’s gambling rules.
Overview
- Kraemer said on Dec. 30 that he placed second in a DraftKings Best Ball tournament, earning a $1 million prize.
- The entry was drafted before the NFL season in a format that locks rosters with no trades or free-agent additions.
- The draft occurred before ESPN replaced its Penn Entertainment sportsbook partnership with DraftKings.
- A source told Front Office Sports he did not violate ESPN’s employee wagering guidelines, and ESPN declined to comment.
- Coverage notes ongoing questions from social media users given ESPN’s commercial tie to DraftKings, with some reporting that a policy review is possible.