Overview
- Kimes said Saturday she failed to vet Solitaire Cash, called the endorsement a “colossal” mistake, and deleted her post.
- Laura Rutledge and Dan Orlovsky also removed their promotions, while Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins still have live ads tied to the campaign.
- ESPN declined to comment on whether remaining talent will pull their endorsements.
- Court filings and a recent judicial opinion state Papaya Gaming used bots that could influence outcomes in purportedly human-only tournaments, and a federal suit alleging false marketing remains active.
- Kimes said she has not been paid for the promotion and would give away any payment, as Smith continues to front the app with an AI-themed ad built off his viral on-air solitaire moment.